2011 BMW M3 Sedan
The 2011 BMW M3 Sedan is a sedan. It has a 4.0-litre eight-cylinder engine producing 414 hp (309 kW), with a 7-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 4.8 seconds and top speed is 155 mph (249 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2011 BMW M3 SEDAN
The 2011 BMW M3 Sedan was the final model year of the four-door E90 M3. It uses the S65 4.0-litre naturally aspirated V8, rated at 414 hp and 295 lb-ft, which revs beyond 8,000 rpm and drives the rear wheels. This entry covers the version with the seven-speed M DCT dual-clutch transmission; a six-speed manual was standard.
The last four-door M3 of its generation
The saloon joined the E92 coupe in 2008, bringing back a four-door M3 for the first time since the E36. Production of the E90 M3 ended after 2011, while the coupe and convertible continued to 2013. The next M3 saloon would be the turbocharged F80 for 2015, so this was the last V8 four-door M3.
What it is like
The S65 is the highlight: a high-revving V8 with a hard-edged sound. The saloon has a steel roof rather than the coupe’s carbon-fibre one, and offers easier rear access and a usable boot, making it the most practical of the E9x M3s. EPA economy was rated at 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (about 16.8 and 11.8 L/100km).
Buying one today
Rod-bearing wear is the most widely discussed S65 concern, and many owners replace the bearings as preventive maintenance. Throttle actuators are another known weak point. Rivals included the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Cadillac CTS-V and Lexus IS F.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | M3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2011 | Version / Trim | BMW 2011 M3 Sedan |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Jerez Black Metallic, Interlagos Blue Metallic, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Melbourne Red Metallic, Silverstone II Metallic, Space Gray Metallic, Individual Colours available |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S7) |
| Engine | 4.0L 8-cyl | Engine Size | 4,000 cc |
| Power | 414 hp / 309 kW | Torque | 400 Nm / 295 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 4.8 sec | Top Speed | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 14 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,570 kg (3,461 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2011 SEDANS
Compared with other 2011 sedans in our database, its 414 hp is 46% more than the average 2011 sedan (284 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 2.0 seconds quicker than average.
| 2011 BMW M3 Sedan | Average 2011 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 414 hp | 284 hp (107 cars) | +46% |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 363 Nm (107 cars) | +10% |
| 0–60 mph | 4.8 s | 6.8 s (106 cars) | -29% |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 139 mph (106 cars) | +12% |
| Kerb weight | 1,570 kg | 1,639 kg (121 cars) | -4% |
| Engine size | 4,000 cc | 3,291 cc (121 cars) | +22% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2011 sedans with similar power to the 2011 BMW M3 Sedan.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 BMW M3 Sedan | 414 hp | 4.8 s | 1,570 kg |
| 2011 Lexus IS F | 416 hp | — | 1,530 kg |
| 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | 405 hp | 4.9 s | 1,880 kg |
| 2011 Audi S6 | 435 hp | — | 1,900 kg |
| 2011 Jaguar XF | 385 hp | 5.7 s | 1,720 kg |