Used 2021 BMW M3 Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 BMW M3 is available in two trim levels: the base M3 and the M3 Competition. Both use a new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder. It produces 473 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque in the standard model and 503 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque in the M3 Competition. Currently, all M3s are rear-wheel-drive. Starting in 2022, BMW will offer all-wheel drive for the first time in the M3. A six-speed manual transmission is standard in the sedan. An eight-speed automatic is optional on the standard model and the only available transmission on the Competition. Feature highlights include:
Which M3 trim does Edmunds recommend?
If you still prefer your cars with manual transmissions, the base M3 is the only way to go. For everyone else, we suggest opting for the M3 Competition. It's only available with an automatic transmission, but it gets a bump in power and a wider array of options than the standard car for a relatively small jump in price. Either way, we suggest opting for the M3's Executive package.
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Vehicle | M3 Base | M3 Competition |
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Section Title | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard |
Navigation | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | optional |
Parking assistance | standard | standard |
Upholstery | premium leather | premium leather |
Heated seats | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | optional | optional |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard |
Sunroof | optional | optional |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
Engine power | 473 hp @ 6,250 rpm | 503 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
Engine torque | 406 lb-ft @ 2,650 rpm | 479 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm |
Engine displacement | 3.0 l | 3.0 l |
Engine configuration | inline 6 | inline 6 |
Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed automatic |
Tire size | 275/40R18 (FRONT)
285/35R19 (REAR) | 275/35R19 (FRONT)
285/30R20 (REAR) |
Wheel size | 18 X 9.5-in (Front)
19 X 10.5-in (Rear) | 19 X 9.5-in (Front)
20 X 10.5-in (Rear) |
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 16 / 23 / 19 MPG | 16 / 23 / 19 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 250 / 359 miles | 250 / 359 miles |
Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 40.0 ft. | 40.0 ft. |
Curb weight | 3,840 lb. | 3,890 lb. |
Ground Clearance | 4.7 in. | 4.7 in. |
Overall Width with Mirrors | 81.4 in. | 81.4 in. |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 74.3 in. | 74.3 in. |
Height | 56.4 in. | 56.4 in. |
Length | 189.1 in. | 189.1 in. |
Wheelbase | 112.5 in. | 112.5 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 13.0 cu. ft. | 13.0 cu. ft. |
Front Head Room | 40.6 in. | 40.6 in. |
Front Leg Room | 41.6 in. | 41.6 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. |
Rear Head Room | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 35.6 in. | 35.6 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | $82,667 | $84,392 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $1.1 | $1.13 |
Depreciation | $20,719 | $22,439 |
Financing | $9,695 | $10,294 |
Taxes & Fees | $3,452 | $3,657 |
Fuel | $15,499 | $15,499 |
Insurance | $8,818 | $8,818 |
Maintenance | $16,223 | $15,424 |
Repairs | $8,261 | $8,261 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Black Full Merino, premium leather Kyalami Orange/Black Full Merino, premium leather Silverstone/Black Full Merino, premium leather Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino, premium leather Yas Marina Blue/Black Extended Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather Black Extended Merino, premium leather Yas Marina Blue/Black Full Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather Silverstone/Black Extended Merino, premium leather | Black Full Merino, premium leather Kyalami Orange/Black Full Merino, premium leather Silverstone/Black Full Merino, premium leather Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino, premium leather Yas Marina Blue/Black Extended Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather Black Extended Merino, premium leather Yas Marina Blue/Black Full Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather Silverstone/Black Extended Merino, premium leather |
Exterior | Toronto Red Metallic Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic (Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic Tanzanite Blue II Metallic Portimao Blue Metallic Oxide Grey Metallic Alpine White Frozen Brilliant White Metallic Brooklyn Grey Metallic Isle of Man Green Metallic Sao Paulo Yellow | Toronto Red Metallic Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic (Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic Tanzanite Blue II Metallic Portimao Blue Metallic Oxide Grey Metallic Alpine White Frozen Brilliant White Metallic Brooklyn Grey Metallic Isle of Man Green Metallic Sao Paulo Yellow |