F80 M3 vs E90 M3 Production stats

[dlk001]

As the F80 production has came to conclusion at the end of October 2018, here are comparisons with the E90 M3 (where data is available)

- Sales figures tripled for F80 generation
- More F80 Comp than entire E90 generation
- Huge drop in Manual sales
- Black leather is by far the buyers choice
- White F80 M3 dominate sales

Total Sales
F80, 34677
E90, 9674

Gearbox sales
F80 MDCT, 29251 vs Manual, 5426
E90 MDCT, 5356 vs Manual, 4318

Since F80 LCI & Comp was released

F80 Comp, 14969
F80 Non Comp, 10851

Top 5 F80 paint colors

Black Sapphire 6111
Alphine White 4950
Mineral Grey 4576
Mineral White 4093
Yas Marina Blue 3937

Top 3 F80 leather colors

Black, 17593
Sakhir Orange. 6757
Silverstone, 3690

Roof option
F80 with CF Roof, 30387
F80 with Sunroof,4290


References
https://bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=50#2
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1551939

 

[Twinz]

Very interesting stats.

A shoot in the dark - has the F80 M3 not loss its "specialness" due to the M3/M4 badge designations? It kind of felt that way to me. The e46 M3 and e90/e92 M3 evoked very special feelings and desirability in me.

 

[cOlDFuSiOn]

Is this right??

Top 3 F80 leather colors

Black, 17593
Sakhir Orange. 6757
Silverstone, 3690

There are around 10k M's with orange and silver interiors :fencelook:

 

[MR_Y]

Thanks for the stats.

In an SA context, do you think that performance SUVs will end up cannibalising performance sedans? - So, an X3M will outsell an M3. Same for GLC63s vs C63s. Especially given the state of our roads, where having a commanding driving position has its benefits in the daily traffic grind among taxis and trucks.

I think that performance Coupes will still keep their place, for those drivers who do not have to worry about practicality or do not care about being dwarfed by other other vehicles in daily traffic.

 

[yush1]

Very interesting. The F80 is a special car. Seems the E90 is likely to become quite sort after in a few years time. It will be nice to see the SA sales figures. :thumbs:

 

[ChrisPy]

@Twinz: I think splitting them added more specialness to the M3. I am biased but I think it looks better than the M4 and I see less of them on the road than M4’s.

However the M4 does have a larger following. I used to constantly need to correct people who called mine a M4. I just ignore it now.

@Mr_Y: I don’t think so. I for one would not want a X3M over my M3 or any MSUV. I bought the car to have a performance CAR that can still fit my family. I think M SUV’s appeal more for those that want something Fast and Loud but don’t care much for dynamics and handling etc.

In saying that, it might take those that are just looking for a fast and loud car, and leave us purists to continue driving M3’s etc.

 

[m20boy]

im inlove with my more door m3 :smilebounce:

its the perfect blend of beast meets daily , plus baby seat , blinds ,sound ,cameras ,carbon fibre . and then the theres tuning .......

only thing better is my wifes x3 2.0d.:roflol:

 

[SubLoaded]

Cool & interesting stats :thumbs:

 

[dlk001]

Its going to be interesting to compare total F8x M3/4 vs E9x M3 sales

E90 M3, approx, 10 000 units
E92 M3, approx, 40 000 units
E93 M3, approx, 16 000 units

Total E9x M3 sales, 66 000 units

Reference
https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=861141

 

[444YYY]

Very interesting stats.

A shoot in the dark - has the F80 M3 not loss its "specialness" due to the M3/M4 badge designations? It kind of felt that way to me. The e46 M3 and e90/e92 M3 evoked very special feelings and desirability in me.

See my Thread here before the M4 was released:

https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=45293