BMW M3 CS performance summary
The 2026 BMW M3 CS makes 543 hp and 650 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 3.5s, about 3.3s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 188 mph (302 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 11.05s.
On Carspeed's data it is genuinely fast — quicker off the line than 90% of the cars in our database, with more power than 86% of them and a higher top speed than 91%. That works out to roughly 225 per horsepower at list price.
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BMW M3 CS vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M3 CS | 543 | 3.5s | 302 km/h | 11.05s |
| BMW M4 CS | 543 | 3.4s | 302 km/h | 10.92s |
| BMW M8 Gran Coupe | 523 | 3.3s | 305 km/h | 10.78s |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive | 550 | 3.8s | 306 km/h | 11.40s |
| BMW M4 Competition xDrive | 523 | 3.5s | 290 km/h | 11.10s |
| Jaguar F-Type Heritage Edition | 550 | 3.9s | 300 km/h | 11.55s |
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BMW M3 CS FAQ
What is the BMW M3 CS 0-60 mph time?
The BMW M3 CS does 0-60 mph in about 3.3s, based on its 3.5s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the BMW M3 CS?
The listed top speed is 188 mph, or 302 km/h.
How much horsepower does the BMW M3 CS have?
The BMW M3 CS is listed at 543 hp with 650 Nm of torque.
What is the BMW M3 CS quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the BMW M3 CS quarter-mile at 11.05s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the BMW M3 CS?
Similar performance rivals include BMW M4 CS, BMW M8 Gran Coupe, Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive.