2006 BMW

M3 Convertible

Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.2 L

BMW M3: best and worst years

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: 0.096 hp/lb
Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $4,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

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: 3,481 lbNHTSA 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: 14

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

AIR BAGS64%
POWER TRAIN14%
TIRES14%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 14 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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.