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    S3 Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of BMW 3 Series S3
    Showing 8 Configurations

    S3

    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD

    $58,000†
    Price & specs

    S3

    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD

    $60,000†
    Price & specs

    S3

    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD

    $68,950†
    Price & specs

    S3

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $89,500†
    Price & specs

    S3

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $98,500†
    Price & specs

    S3

    2.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Wagon, Petrol, RWD

    $101,000†
    Price & specs

    S3

    2.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Wagon, Petrol, RWD

    $104,000†
    Price & specs

    S3

    2.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Wagon, Petrol, RWD

    $113,900†
    Price & specs
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1895
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.9
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1895
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.9
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1895
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.9
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 2494
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 2494
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 2793
    Compression Ratio: 10.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 2793
    Compression Ratio: 10.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 2793
    Compression Ratio: 10.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 13.7
    Capacity (L): 52
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 13.7
    Capacity (L): 52
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 13.7
    Capacity (L): 52
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Capacity (L): 62
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Capacity (L): 62
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Capacity (L): 62
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Capacity (L): 62
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 16.4
    Capacity (L): 62
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Not Available
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Not Available
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Not Available
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 7.9
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 30
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.9
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 40
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.3
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 21
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 7.9
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 30
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.9
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 40
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.3
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 21
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 7.9
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 30
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.9
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 40
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.3
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 21
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 9
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 26
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.7
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.9
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 18
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 9
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 26
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.7
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.9
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 18
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 9.3
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 25
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.8
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 13.5
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 17
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 9.3
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 25
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.8
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 13.5
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 17
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 9.3
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 25
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.8
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 13.5
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 17
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 209
    Maximum Speed (mph): 130
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 209
    Maximum Speed (mph): 130
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 209
    Maximum Speed (mph): 130
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 227
    Maximum Speed (mph): 141
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 227
    Maximum Speed (mph): 141
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 230
    Maximum Speed (mph): 143
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 230
    Maximum Speed (mph): 143
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 230
    Maximum Speed (mph): 143
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 140
    Maximum Power (kW): 103
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4300
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 140
    Maximum Power (kW): 103
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4300
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 140
    Maximum Power (kW): 103
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4300
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
    Maximum Power (kW): 125
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 245
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
    Maximum Power (kW): 125
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 245
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
    Maximum Power (kW): 142
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 280
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
    Maximum Power (kW): 142
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 280
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
    Maximum Power (kW): 142
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 280
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 7.9
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 5.9
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.3
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 7.9
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 5.9
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.3
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 7.9
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 5.9
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.3
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 9
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.7
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.9
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 9
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.7
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 12.9
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 9.3
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.8
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 13.5
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 9.3
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.8
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 13.5
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 9.3
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.8
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 13.5
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

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