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2002 BMW

M3

Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.2 L

BMW M3: best and worst years
2002 BMW M3
2002 photoAlexander-93CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
333NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.097 hp/lb
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
177 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
54 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
107 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,417 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls
5
Owner complaints
40
Reported injuries
1

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING26%
  • POWER TRAIN17%
  • AIR BAGS15%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
  • STRUCTURE9%
  • SUSPENSION9%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 47 total.

BMW M3: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.