The 2025 BMW M3 is a high-powered performance sedan. It exists in a niche with other fast four-doors, such as the Mercedes-AMG C63, the Audi RS5 Sportback, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. The M3 is offered in rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and xDrive all-wheel-drive (AWD) versions, as well as an upgraded Competition trim.
2025 BMW M3 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 BMW M3
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 BMW M3
The M3 was last redesigned for the 2021 model year, introducing its polarizing “beaver teeth” front grille. The xDrive version was added in 2022. For the 2025 model year, the M3 receives a heavily updated infotainment system. It also receives fresh LED designs for the headlights.
Design
The massive twin-kidney grille is the M3 design element to which your eyes will instantly be drawn. It draws inspiration from large BMW grilles of the 1930s, and BMW says it improves airflow to the numerous radiators, coolers, and intercoolers at the front of the sedan. The M3 comes standard with staggered 18-inch front and 19-inch rear alloy wheels, and it's available with 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels (this setup is standard on the Competition).
Powertrain
The BMW M3 comes outfitted with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine. It develops 473 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. The M3 Competition has a similar powerplant, but with an output of 503 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed to the rear wheels or to available xDrive AWD, which increases output to 523 horsepower. The Competition is exclusively equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The M3 Competition with RWD and the standard M3 both return fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 23 highway, and 19 combined. For the Competition xDrive, combined fuel economy falls to 18 mpg combined. The M3 requires premium fuel.
Interior
Standard features on the 2025 M3 include a power moonroof, power-adjustable sport front seats, heated front seats, premium leather upholstery, remote entry, and an ambient cabin lighting system. The BMW M3 provides up to 13 cubic feet of trunk space, which is small compared to a typical sedan, but good for a performance car. It is available with a remote-operated power trunk lid.
Technology
The 2025 M3 features the latest version of BMW’s infotainment system, iDrive 8.5. It is housed on a large curved display that dominates the dash and comprises the 12.3-inch instrument panel and a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. The M3 is available with a head-up display that also integrates the updated iDrive system for augmented-reality navigation directions.
Safety
A number of standard driver-assistance features come standard on the M3, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, automatic high beams, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic-sign recognition, and front and rear parking sensors. Available safety tech includes adaptive cruise control and self-park assist for parallel and perpendicular parking spots.
Pricing and Release Date
At the time of this writing, the 2025 BMW M3 has a base MSRP of $76,000. The M3 Competition starts at $80,200, and the M3 Competition xDrive starts at $85,300. The M3 is offered in a number of custom colors, with prices ranging from $650 to $3,600. Upgraded wheels add $1,300 to the price. A $15,300 Carbon Package adds unique carbon fiber interior touches, an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, an integrated lap computer, M Carbon Bucket seats, and carbon ceramic brakes. The 2025 BMW M3 is available at dealers now.