| Convertible | Original MSRP / Price | Engine | Horsepower | City MPG / Hwy MPG | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 2dr Conv | $69,050 / N/A | 8 Cylinder | 414 | N/A | 6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD |
| Coupe | Original MSRP / Price | Engine | Horsepower | City MPG / Hwy MPG | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 2dr Cpe | $60,100 / N/A | 8 Cylinder | 414 | N/A | 6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD |
The M3 comes with standard stability control and four-wheel antilock disc brakes. The coupe has six airbags (front, front-side, full-length side-curtain), while the convertible loses the side-curtain bags.
The government has not crash-tested the 2013 3 Series, but the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the 2009-2011 fixed-roof 3 Series--which lives on in the 2013 M3 coupe--its highest rating of "Good" in all categories except roof strength, where it garnered the second-highest "Acceptable" rating. The 3 Series convertible, however, received the second-lowest "Marginal" rating for side impacts, even though frontal-offset protection was deemed "Good." These ratings don't apply perfectly to the M3, which has unique body panels, but they're a useful guide.
| Basic | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
| Drivetrain | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
| Corrosion | 12 Years/Unlimited Miles |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 Years/Unlimited Miles Assist Safety Plan |
| Maintenance | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG: The baby AMG has never had the finesse of the M3, but that intoxicating hand-built 6.2-liter V8 should be an effective salve for your wounded pride.
Nissan GT-R: Thanks to all-wheel drive and some serious computer wizardry, the nearly 4,000-pound GT-R handles like an exotic, and it's exceptionally user-friendly.
Porsche 911: The new "991" Porsche 911 comes closest to the M3's ideal of refined athleticism, but it costs more and lacks the M3's everyday comfort and true 4-seat practicality.
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