Trim Report

BMW M3 CSL2018

Includes:CSL

CSL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$36,699
$37K–$69K
64 listings53,906 avg miles
All Trims
From$49,599
1 listings|$50K–$50K
CS
From$53,022
29 listings|$53K–$140K
CS
From$53,022
29 listings|$53K–$140K
Competition
From$38,900
599 listings|$39K–$126K
Standard
From$38,900
600 listings|$39K–$126K
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BMW M3 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 BMW M3 trims

Low Concern

With 0 recalls and 8 complaints, the 2018 BMW M3 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
8
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 BMW M3's biggest weak point? FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. It leads 8 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Fuel/propulsion System5
02Unknown Or Other,fuel/propulsion System1
03Power Train,engine1
04Unknown Or Other1
8 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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BMW M3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 BMW M3 trims

19–20mpg combined
·
16-17city
·
22-25hwy
·
$2,900-$3,050/yr

Fuel economy for the 2018 BMW M3 ranges from 19 to 20 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
M3 - Automatic (AM-S7)
20mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$2,900/yr4/10 Average
M3 - Manual 6-spd
20mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$2,900/yr4/10 Average
M3 CS - Automatic (AM-S7)
19mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$3,050/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

CSL Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2018 BMW M3 CSL

How does the CSL compare to other BMW M3 trims?

The CSL occupies a distinct position in the BMW M3 range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 BMW M3 CSL?

Budget for standard CSL maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the BMW M3 CSL?

For the CSL, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the BMW M3 buyer's guide.

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