Motor Matchup logo
Motor Matchup logo
Back to BMW M3 Models

2008 BMW M3 Base 4DR RWD Sedan

Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

$53,800 MSRP
4.0l V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.6 sec

0-60 mph

12.8 sec

@ 111 mph

Horsepower • Torque
414 hp

Power

295 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,726 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

See what beats this car for less money →

2008 BMW M3 Base 4DR RWD Sedan

Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

BMW

Model:

M3

Trim:

Base 4DR RWD Sedan

Style:

Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base Price:

$53,800

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,726 lbs

Length:

180.4 in.

Width:

71.5 in.

Height:

55.7 in.

Wheelbase:

108.7 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.3

MPG:

14 city / 20 hwy

Fuel:

16.6 gal. / 282 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

414 hp @ 8,300 rpm

Torque:

295 ft-lbs @ 3,900 rpm

Engine:

4.0l V-8

Displacement:

4 liters

Compression Ratio:

12.00 to 1

Valves:

32

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

8,300 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

4.51 sec

0-60 mph:

4.81 sec

0-100 mph:

10.76 sec

60-130 mph:

13.37 sec

100-150 mph:

16.07 sec

Top Speed:

167 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.35 sec @ 87.1 mph

¼ mile:

12.82 sec @ 110.7 mph

½ mile:

20.02 sec @ 136.4 mph

1 mile:

32.12 sec @ 159.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/40YR18

Rear Tires:

P265/40YR18

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

7-speed Auto-shift Manual

Final Drive:

3.85

Gear Ratios

1: 4.78

2: 2.93

3: 2.15

4: 1.68

5: 1.39

6: 1.2

7: 1

R: 4.45

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

Related Vehicles

Other BMW M3 Vehicles

2024 Competition xDrive Sedan

503 hp · $84,300

See incorrect or missing data?

Help us keep the catalog accurate for every trim.

Motor Matchup logo
© Copyright 2026 MotorMatchup. All rights reserved.
Enthusiast Driven
Motor Matchup logo
Enthusiast Driven
© Copyright 2026 MotorMatchup. All rights reserved.