BMW M3 vs. Lamborghini Murcielago
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M3 and Lamborghini Murcielago contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW M3 and the Lamborghini Murcielago.
When comparing the BMW M3's and the Lamborghini Murcielago's specifications and ratings, The Lamborghini Murcielago has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW M3's and the Lamborghini Murcielago's specifications and ratings, the Lamborghini Murcielago is a better car than the BMW M3.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW M3’s base engine makes 414 horsepower, and the Lamborghini Murcielago base engine makes 640 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$57,850
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$354,000
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,672
Price Range:
$19,039 - $44,495
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
83,269
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
-
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7,201
# Good or Great Deals:
0
BMW M3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Lamborghini Murcielago Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lamborghini Murcielago
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW M3 Rankings
Not yet available
Lamborghini Murcielago Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW M3 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Lamborghini Murcielago Trim Levels
LP 640, LP 670-4 SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
414 hp @ 8300 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.112 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
640 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque:
487 foot-lbs @ 6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.174 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
280 / 400 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
11.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3704 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
55.8 inches
Length:
181.8 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3671 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
44.7 inches
Length:
181.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jerez Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Interlagos Blue Metallic / Le Mans Blue Metallic
Gray
Space Gray Metallic
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
Silver
Silverstone Metallic
White
Alpine White
Green
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero Alderbaran
Blue
Not available
Gray
Grigio Antares Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Green
Verde Ithaca Pearl
Yellow
Giallo Orion Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Bamboo Beige Novillo Extended Leather / Bamboo Beige Novillo Leather
Black
Anthracite and Black Cloth/Leather / Black Novillo Extended Leather / Black Novillo Leather
Red
Fox Red Novillo Extended Leather / Fox Red Novillo Leather
Silver
Silver Novillo Extended Leather / Silver Novillo Leather
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Nero Perseus Black
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
