8.3
2023 BMW M3 Touring review
The BMW M3 Touring answers a question enthusiasts have been asking for years: what would a proper BMW M wagon look like?
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Scott Collie
BMW M3 vs Mercedes-AMG SL Comparison
BMW M3
Mercedes-AMG SL
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2024 BMW
M3
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
SL
How they stack...
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8.3
9.0
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Based on the BMW M3 COMPETITION TOURING M xDRIVE
Based on the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
59L
566 to 614 km
70L
973 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$153,500 - $249,900
$380,000
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fearsomely fast on road and track
- Extra wagon practicality
- Still comfortable enough to use as a family car
Misses
- Options get expensive, fast
- Aggressive looks still aren't to all tastes
- We've had to wait so long!
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb driveability, comfort and versatility
- Fast operating roof and kid-friendly rear seats
- Top-notch interior fit and finish
Misses
- Commonality of parts with less exclusive Mercedes models
- Exhaust note could be a little louder
- Hard choice between 911, DB12 and LC 500
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- AMG High Perform Ceramic Composite Brakes System (+$12,990)
- AMG Exterior Night Package (+$6,990)
- AMG High Performance Seat Package (+$2,490)
- Carbon Fibre Pack (+$11,990)
- Magno Paint (+$10,190)
Colours Available
Non-metallic paint (no cost)
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
Metallic paint (no cost)
- Black Sapphire
- M Portimao Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Isle of Man Green
- M Brooklyn Grey
- Skyscraper Grey
- Aventurine Red
BMW Individual paint
- Dravit Grey ($2500)
- Tanzanite Blue ($2500)
- Frozen Portimao Blue metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Black metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Orange metallic ($5000)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 | 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6 | BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 353kW - 405kW | 430kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6250 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 550Nm - 650Nm | 800Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2650 - 2750 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 8.6 | |
