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BMW M3 Touring M3 CS xDrive 550 5dr Step Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2993
Trim	M3 CS M
Price	£124,535
Engine Power - BHP	551
Acceleration	3.5
Top Speed	186 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	26.9
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	238
Length	4796 mm
Width	1918 mm
Height	1447 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	500 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1850 kg

Driver Convenience

Active Guard
Automatic operation of tailgate
Automatic start/stop system
Bluetooth hands free facility with USB audio interface
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW iDrive
BMW legal emergency call
BMW Live Cockpit Pro with Head up display including 12.3" instrument display and 14.9" high resolution control display with navigation function
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Camera & ultrasound based Parking assistant, reversing assistant, park distance control, lateral parking aid, and rear view camera
Camera and radar based driver assistance systems
Condition based service
Control D
Crossing traffic warning rear
Cruise control with braking function
Door/boot open warning light
Drive off assistant
Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic
Front collision warning with brake intervention
iDrive controller
Lane change warning
Lane departure warning with lane return
Language version English
Lights on warning
M drive buttons
Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
Oil temperature gauge
On board computer
On board diagnostics
Optimum shift indicator
Outside temperature display
Pull away assistant
Run flat indicator
Service interval indicator
Shifting point display
Smartphone integration
Speed limit Info with manual speed limit assist
Speed limiter
Start/stop button in red
Variable sport steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Double joint spring strut front axle
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
M Adaptive suspension
M Drive professional including track mode, traction control & drift analyser
M front end strut brace in silver/grey
M Sport differential
M TwinPower Turbo 6 cylinder inline petrol engine
Safety battery terminal clamp
Steptronic sport transmission with gearshift paddle switches on steering wheel

Entertainment

Auxiliary point for auxiliary devices
DAB radio with bluetooth music capability
Harman kardon surround sound audio system
Personal eSim

Exterior Features

4-pipe titanium rear silencer with tailpipe trims in titainium, 100mm diametre
Adaptive LED matrix headlights with dynamic light functions
Automatic dynamic headlight range control
Automatic headlights + automatic windscreen wipers
Automatic parking function on front passenger's exterior mirror
Black chrome exhaust tailpipes
Black model designation badges
Blue elements on the outer light module
BMW high gloss shadow line with extended contents
BMW radiator grille, frameless, with CS-specific design and expanded air inlets including M3 CS badge
Body colour bumpers
Bonnet and tailgate badge
Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof
CFRP lightweight construction centre console
Cornering light
CS specific roof edge spoiler with red outline
Day time running light
Direction indicators from both icons
Door mirror integrated indicators
Dynamic brake lights
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric folding door mirrors
Electrochromic exterior mirror on driver side with automatic anti-dazzle function
Electrochromic interior rear view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function
Entry sills with aluminium inserts and model badge
Exterior mirror on front passenger's side, without automatic anti-dazzle function
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear bumper system
Front and rear plastic apron in vehicle colour
Front door sill strips in aluminium inlays with M3 CS inscription
Front electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
Headlight beam throw control
Heat protection, sun protection glazing
Heated washer jets
High beam assistant
LED 3rd brake light
LED registration plate light
LED tail lights with 3D L-shaped LED light design
Low beam and high beam headlights via 1 light module
M designation
M Roof rails high gloss shadowline
Mirror glass aspheric on driver's side, convex on passenger side
Model badges in black high gloss with special model specific red outline
Rain sensor
Rear fog lights
Rear reflectors
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Reversing light
Roof black
Shark fin roof aerial
Strakes in front side panel, black matt/high-gloss black, with M3 model badge in black with red
Urban lights from 2 modules at speeds 60 km/h
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

2 cupholders in front centre console
2 cupholders in rear armrest
2 rear head restraints
2 x 12 V Power sockets (luggage compartment and front centre console)
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 zone automatic air conditioning
40:20:40 split folding rear seat with through loading system
Ambient inside door handle light
Ambient lighting for storage compartment
Ambient lighting front and rear
Battery in luggage compartment
BMW ID
Centre console rear one double USB port (charging only Type C )
Contour lighting for door trim
Driver/passenger sunvisors with ticket holders + illuminated vanity mirrors
Driving experience mode switch
Dynamic ambient interior lighting
Electric memory seats - electrically adjustable seats with drivers seat memory, exterior mirrors memory and automatic parking function
English handbook
Floor mats in velour
Folding compartment in instrument panel on driver side
Front and rear door exit lights
Front door storage bins with bottle holder
Front footwell ambient lighting
Front interior light
Front isofix attachment + airbag deactivation
Front reading light
Front seat backrest width adjustment
Front/rear door armrests
Full Merino leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Height adjustable front headrests
Illuminated bow-type door handles in vehicle colour, driver's side with door lock
Illuminated operating elements
Interior mirror lighting
Isofix on 2nd row outer seats
Lockable/illuminated glovebox
Luggage compartment lighting
Luggage compartment nets black
Luggage compartment separating nets
M Anthracite headlining
M Carbon bucket seats
Multifunction hooks in luggage compartment
Multifunction steering wheel
Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
Rear folding head restraints
Rear footwell lighting
Rear reading lights
Refrigerant
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in rear doors
Storage tray and compartment with cover in centre console
Through loading system
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Waterfall lighting for central air vent
Wireless charging tray

Packs

Connected package professional - M3
High gloss shadowline exterior trim pack - M3 Touring CS
Luggage compartment pack - M3 Touring CS
M Carbon exterior pack - M3 Touring
M Drivers pack - M3 Touring CS

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
ABS/EBD
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Brake energy regeneration
Brake fade compensation
Compound structure brake discs
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Dry braking
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake
Front and rear head airbags
Front seat side impact airbags
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Hill start assist
M seat belts
Rear child proof door locks
Rear collision prevention
Seat occupancy detection for driver and passenger side
Seatbelt warning
Side impact protection
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure sensor
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system
BMW Digital key
Centre lock switch
Closing system with central locking
Comfort access system
Electronic immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts
Remote central locking
Vehicle Key with 4 buttons including the integrated key

Trim

Carbon Fibre M interior trim finishers
Galvanic embellisher for controls

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)	71
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	238
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	238
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	238
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	227
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	203
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	358
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	231

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2993
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	26.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	26.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	26.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	28.2
WLTP - MPG - High	31.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	17.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	27.7

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	47E
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.5
Engine Power - BHP	551
Engine Power - RPM	6250
Engine Torque - NM	650
Engine Torque - RPM	2750
Top Speed	186 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	275/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	285/30 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	STAR SPOKE STYLE 827M
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1447 mm
Length	4796 mm
Wheelbase	2857 mm
Width	1918 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2068 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59
Gross Vehicle Weight	2330 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1510 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	500 l
Max. Loading Weight	480 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1850 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.6 m

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