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2024 BMW M3 CS Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 BMW M3 CS is a four-seat high-performance version of the 3 Series compact sedan. BMW bases it on the M3 Competition xDrive, and it has a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine (543 horsepower, 479 lb-ft of torque), an eight-speed sport automatic transmission, and a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system.

In addition, BMW fortifies the M3 CS with many performance enhancements, including upgraded brakes, exclusively tuned adaptive suspension dampers, a sport rear differential, and numerous driving modes to help maximize speed and handling. Staggered-width 19-inch front and 20-inch rear forged aluminum wheels wear standard performance tires. Track tires are available at no extra cost.

Each M3 CS comes loaded with standard equipment, as defined below.

M3 CS
Standard equipment highlights include:

  • LED headlights
  • Yellow daytime running lights
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Keyless entry
  • Remote engine ignition
  • Ambient cabin lighting
  • Carbon-fiber interior trim
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Performance steering wheel wrapped in synthetic suede
  • Heated, power-adjustable performance front seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel
  • 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Connected services
  • Navigation system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Harman Kardon premium sound system
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

The M3 CS also has a basic collection of driver assist features:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

Which M3 CS trim does Edmunds recommend?

The new BMW M3 CS comes one way, and that's fully equipped. Two of the four available paint colors are optional, and you can swap out the standard M Compound brakes for a set of M carbon-ceramic stoppers. Otherwise, except for choosing between black or gold bronze wheels and performance or track tires, the M3 CS is what it is.

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Acton, MA
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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
standard
Satellite radio
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
Cruise control
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Parking assistance
standard
Upholstery
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
Sunroof
Not available
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
Engine power
543 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Engine torque
479 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
Engine displacement
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 6
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Tire size
275/35R19 (FRONT) 285/30R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
19 X 9.5-in (Front) 20 X 10.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
15 / 22 / 18 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.6 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
234 / 343 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
41.3 ft.
Curb weight
3,915 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.8 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.5 in.
Height
56.6 in.
Length
188.8 in.
Wheelbase
112.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
40.6 in.
Front Leg Room
41.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.0 in.
Rear Head Room
37.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$128,430
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.71
Depreciation
$65,282
Financing
$19,880
Taxes & Fees
$6,673
Fuel
$18,045
Insurance
$9,341
Maintenance
$6,956
Repairs
$2,253
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Colors

Interior
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Exterior
Frozen Solid White
Signal Green
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic