BMW M3 — Specs, Trims, Prices & Owner Reviews
The BMW M3 is the high-performance version of the 3 Series sedan and the car that defines BMW's M division. The fifth generation, code F80, ran in the U.S. from 2015 to 2018 and was the first M3 to be sold only as a four-door — the coupe and convertible split off to become the M4.
Model years 2015–2026 · Independent buyer data
Fuel economy: 19 mpg combined (16/23)
BMW M3: General Information
The BMW M3 is the high-performance version of the 3 Series sedan and the car that defines BMW's M division. The fifth generation, code F80, ran in the U.S. from 2015 to 2018 and was the first M3 to be sold only as a four-door — the coupe and convertible split off to become the M4.
The F80 used the 425-hp S55 twin-turbo straight-six with a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch, a switch from the outgoing V8 that traded character for torque and economy. A 453-hp M3 CS with carbon-fibre bodywork closed the generation out for 2018.
The sixth-generation G80 arrived for 2021 with the 473-hp S58 six and a controversial tall kidney grille. The manual is reserved for the rear-drive base car; the 503-hp Competition uses an eight-speed torque-converter automatic, and from 2022 an all-wheel-drive Competition xDrive joined, dropping 0-60 mph to 3.4 seconds. A 543-hp M3 CS arrived for 2024, and the 2025 facelift lifted the xDrive Competition to 523 hp. Every M3 seats five.
BMW M3 by model year
2015 BMW M3
2015 BMW M3 M3
The 2015 BMW M3 is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 425 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It is the first U.S. model year for this variant. It reaches 60 mph in about 4.1 seconds and started at $62,000 before destination. EPA rates it at 20 mpg combined with the 6-speed manual and 19 mpg with the 7-speed m-dct dual-clutch.
2016 BMW M3
2016 BMW M3 M3
The 2016 BMW M3 is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 425 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 4.1 seconds and started at $63,500 before destination. EPA rates it at 20 mpg combined with the 6-speed manual and 19 mpg with the 7-speed m-dct dual-clutch.
2017 BMW M3
2017 BMW M3 M3
The 2017 BMW M3 is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 425 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 4.1 seconds and started at $64,000 before destination. EPA rates it at 20 mpg combined with the 6-speed manual and 19 mpg with the 7-speed m-dct dual-clutch.
2018 BMW M3
2018 BMW M3 M3
The 2018 BMW M3 is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 425 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It is the final U.S. model year for this variant. It reaches 60 mph in about 4.1 seconds and started at $66,500 before destination. EPA rates it at 20 mpg combined with the 6-speed manual and 20 mpg with the 7-speed m-dct dual-clutch.
2018 BMW M3 CS
The 2018 BMW M3 CS is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 453 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It was offered for this model year only. It reaches 60 mph in about 3.7 seconds and started at $98,250 before destination.
2021 BMW M3
2021 BMW M3 M3
The 2021 BMW M3 is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 473 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It is the first U.S. model year for this variant. It reaches 60 mph in about 4.1 seconds and started at $69,900 before destination.
2021 BMW M3 Competition
The 2021 BMW M3 Competition is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 503 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It is the first U.S. model year for this variant. It reaches 60 mph in about 3.8 seconds and started at $72,800 before destination.
2022 BMW M3
2022 BMW M3 M3
The 2022 BMW M3 is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 473 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 4.1 seconds and started at $70,100 before destination.
2022 BMW M3 Competition
The 2022 BMW M3 Competition is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 503 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 3.8 seconds and started at $73,000 before destination.
2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive
The 2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive is a all-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 503 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It is the first U.S. model year for this variant. It reaches 60 mph in about 3.4 seconds and started at $77,100 before destination.
2023 BMW M3
2023 BMW M3 M3
The 2023 BMW M3 is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 473 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 4.1 seconds and started at $72,800 before destination.
2023 BMW M3 Competition
The 2023 BMW M3 Competition is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 503 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 3.8 seconds and started at $76,700 before destination.
2023 BMW M3 Competition xDrive
The 2023 BMW M3 Competition xDrive is a all-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 503 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 3.4 seconds and started at $80,800 before destination.
2024 BMW M3
2024 BMW M3 M3
The 2024 BMW M3 is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 473 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 4.1 seconds and started at $76,000 before destination.
2024 BMW M3 Competition
The 2024 BMW M3 Competition is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 503 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 3.8 seconds and started at $80,200 before destination.
2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive
The 2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive is a all-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 503 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 3.4 seconds and started at $84,300 before destination.
2024 BMW M3 CS
The 2024 BMW M3 CS is a all-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 543 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It was offered for this model year only. It reaches 60 mph in about 3.2 seconds and started at $118,700 before destination.
2025 BMW M3
2025 BMW M3 M3
The 2025 BMW M3 is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 473 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 4.1 seconds and started at $76,700 before destination.
2025 BMW M3 Competition
The 2025 BMW M3 Competition is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 503 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 3.8 seconds and started at $80,900 before destination.
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive
The 2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive is a all-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 523 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 3.4 seconds and started at $86,000 before destination.
2026 BMW M3
2026 BMW M3 M3
The 2026 BMW M3 is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 473 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 4.1 seconds and started at $78,400 before destination.
2026 BMW M3 Competition
The 2026 BMW M3 Competition is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 503 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 3.8 seconds and started at $82,600 before destination.
2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive
The 2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive is a all-wheel-drive performance sedan rated at 523 hp, powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. It reaches 60 mph in about 3.4 seconds and started at $87,700 before destination.
BMW M3 trim levels
| Trim | MSRP | Engine | Power | Drive | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | $62,000 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 425 hp | RWD | 20 mpg |
| M3 | $63,500 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 425 hp | RWD | 20 mpg |
| M3 | $64,000 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 425 hp | RWD | 20 mpg |
| M3 | $66,500 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 425 hp | RWD | 20 mpg |
| M3 CS | $98,250 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 453 hp | RWD | 19 mpg |
| M3 | $69,900 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 473 hp | RWD | 19 mpg |
| M3 Competition | $72,800 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 503 hp | RWD | 19 mpg |
| M3 | $70,100 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 473 hp | RWD | 19 mpg |
| M3 Competition | $73,000 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 503 hp | RWD | 19 mpg |
| M3 Competition xDrive | $77,100 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 503 hp | AWD | 18 mpg |
| M3 | $72,800 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 473 hp | RWD | 19 mpg |
| M3 Competition | $76,700 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 503 hp | RWD | 19 mpg |
| M3 Competition xDrive | $80,800 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 503 hp | AWD | 18 mpg |
| M3 | $76,000 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 473 hp | RWD | 19 mpg |
| M3 Competition | $80,200 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 503 hp | RWD | 19 mpg |
| M3 Competition xDrive | $84,300 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 503 hp | AWD | 18 mpg |
| M3 CS | $118,700 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 543 hp | AWD | 18 mpg |
| M3 | $76,700 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 473 hp | RWD | 19 mpg |
| M3 Competition | $80,900 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 503 hp | RWD | 19 mpg |
| M3 Competition xDrive | $86,000 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 523 hp | AWD | 18 mpg |
| M3 | $78,400 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 473 hp | RWD | 19 mpg |
| M3 Competition | $82,600 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 503 hp | RWD | 19 mpg |
| M3 Competition xDrive | $87,700 | 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 | 523 hp | AWD | 18 mpg |
Specifications (2026)
| Engine | 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6L |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Power | 473-543 hp hp |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual / 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD/AWD |
| Length | 189.1 in mm |
| Width | 74.3 in mm |
| Height | 56.4 in mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in mm |
| Cargo | 13 cu ft |
| Seats | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the BMW M3 cost?
The BMW M3 has a typical price range of $78,400 - $87,700, spanning 23 trim levels. Actual prices vary by year, mileage and local market conditions.
What fuel economy does the BMW M3 get?
The BMW M3 achieves 19 mpg. Real-world figures depend on trim, drivetrain and driving style.
Is the BMW M3 reliable?
Recall history: 1 recall (2023).
What years of the BMW M3 are available to compare?
Cars4Real covers BMW M3 model years 2015–2026. You can compare every year and trim side by side with live market prices and real owner reviews.