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Decision summary
BMW M3 Sedan vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended: the short answer
M3 Sedan and Phantom Extended are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Maximum Power
M3 Sedan390 kW
Phantom Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
M3 Sedan650 Nm @ 2750-5730 rpm
Phantom Extended900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
M3 Sedan2993 cc
Phantom Extended6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
M3 Sedan12.5 km/l
Phantom Extended6.21 km/l
Ground Clearance
M3 Sedan140 mm
Phantom Extended136 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
BMW M3 Sedan
M3 Competition Sedan with M xDrive
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
M3 Sedan
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Phantom Extended
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
M3 Sedan
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Phantom Extended
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Model Introduced Year
2020
-
Generation
G80 four-door BMW M performance sedan, separate from the regular 3 Series range and from the Touring body.
Eighth-generation Phantom Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Current G80-generation South African M3 Competition Sedan in all-wheel-drive form.
The eighth-generation Phantom Extended was presented globally in 2017 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
Car
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Length
4801 mm
5982 mm
Width
1903 mm
2018 mm
Height
1438 mm
1656 mm
Wheelbase
2857 mm
3772 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
136 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
480 l
530 l
Kerb Weight
1855 kg
2610 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2260 kg
3295 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
685 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.9 m
Front Headroom
985 mm
1046.48 mm
Rear Headroom
952 mm
977.9 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1041.4 mm
Rear Legroom
895 mm
1348.74 mm
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
B48
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
6
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
89 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
390 kW
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
650 Nm @ 2750-5730 rpm
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.5 sec
5.4 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
160.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
344.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
2.81:1
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
AWD
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
6.21 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Automatic start/stop: No
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
6.21 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
59
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
559-577 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.6-16.1 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
-
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
-
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Yes
Driver airbag
EBD
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Side Airbags
Yes
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Yes
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Cruise Control
Yes
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control available on the exact current Phantom family
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Yes
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Alertness Assistant
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Standard
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Parking Assist Plus
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Yes
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Seat Material
Individual Special Leather Upholstery
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Front
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
M Sport seats
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Climate Control
Standard
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Panoramic
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
AC Type
Standard
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Yes
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
6
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
USB Ports
2
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Touchscreen
14.9
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
LED Headlamps
Standard
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
Yes
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Yes
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Bespoke exterior paint commissions, including client-created colours
Headlights
Standard
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
-
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
-
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
-
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
Front Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
19"/20" M forged wheels Double-spoke style 826 M Bicolour Black / MT
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km
364 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Ownership Role
Enthusiast and executive
Chauffeur-focused flagship with the rear suite as the centre of ownership
Price Zar
2190000 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Price on application
Starting Price
2190000
-
Starting Price Zar
2190000
-
Spec
M3 Sedan
Phantom Extended
Warranty
Yes
4 years; regional conditions apply
In depth: how these cars differ
This M3 Sedan and Phantom Extended comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: M3 Sedan 100 vs Phantom Extended 96.
Efficiency index: M3 Sedan 47 vs Phantom Extended 29.
Safety-equipment index: M3 Sedan 92 vs Phantom Extended 95.
Practicality index: M3 Sedan 60 vs Phantom Extended 67.
Ownership-cover index: M3 Sedan not separately scored vs Phantom Extended not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
M3 Sedan leads by 2 points
M3 Sedan and Phantom Extended are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
M3 Sedan +4
Efficiency
M3 Sedan +18
Safety
Phantom Extended +3
Practicality
Phantom Extended +7
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
M3 Sedan
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
60/100
Phantom Extended
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW M3 Sedan
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 75 pts for Phantom Extended
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, M3 Sedan leads. However, Phantom Extended may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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