2020 BMW M3 Horsepower Specifications

A 382-hp V6 engine gives the 2020 BMW M3 the horsepower to turn heads while on the road.
Written by John Pickhaver
Reviewed by Brenna Swanston
With its base four-cylinder engine, the 2020 BMW M3 reaches a respectable 255 hp. The V6-powered M3 3.0L, however, rises to a thunderous 382 horsepower—and it’s available in all-wheel drive with adaptive steering in line with the vehicle's lighter weight.
Like most BMWs, the 2020 M3 is well-engineered. Marketed as a luxury sport sedan, there’s a lot we like about this particular Bimmer. Its sleek and stunning looks, wide array of features, and its high-performance are just the tip of the iceberg.
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2020 BMW M3 horsepower

The amount of horsepower your 2020 M3 is capable of boils down to which engine it’s equipped with under the hood. The 2020 BMW M3 has four trim levels from which to choose. 
  • 330i
    sDrive—2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Engine
  • 330i xDrive—2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Engine
  • M340i
    sDrive—3.0L V6 Turbocharged Engine
  • M340i xDrive—3.0L V6 Turbocharged Engine
The base engine is a 2.0-liter inline-four engine capable of generating 255
horsepower
. No doubt that’s a modest figure. But this trim level is more so for the driver who appreciates the stylish look of BMW and less so for its potential for power. 
If it’s power you crave, you’ll want to look past the other trims and set your sights on the M340i. This 3.0L V6 turbocharged engine can crank out up to 382 hp @ 5,800 rpm. Performance upgrades like this bring the starting MSRP for M340i up to $54,995 compared to just over $40k for the base model.
The V6 under the hood also empowers the M3 to achieve zero-to-60 in an impressive 4.1 seconds. But don't worry—since it’s a Bimmer, you’ll look good on the road no matter which trim you choose. 
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