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
2022 BMW M3 vs 2024 Volkswagen Passat Comparison
BMW M3
Volkswagen Passat
2022 BMW
M3
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Passat
How they stack...
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8.3
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Based on the BMW M3 COMPETITION TOURING M xDRIVE
Based on the Volkswagen Passat
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
59L
566 to 614 km
66L
535 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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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!
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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
- Carbon-Ceramic Brakes (+$16,500)
- Individual Special Metallic Paint (+$5,000)
- Metallic Paint (+$800)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$800)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 353kW - 375kW | 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6250 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 550Nm - 650Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2650 - 2750 | 1700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 9.3 | |
