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2023 BMW M3 Trims Comparison

2023 M3 trim level differences

The BMW M3 is available in three trim levels: the base M3, the M3 Competition and the M3 Competition xDrive. Here's our breakdown of the powertrain and features that you get with each:

M3 Sedan
Comes loaded with:

  • Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (473 horsepower, 406 lb-ft of torque)
  • Six-speed manual transmission
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels with performance tires
  • Adjustable drive modes
  • M Sport rear differential for improved traction
  • Adaptive suspension dampers (adjust to improve ride comfort and handling)
  • LED headlights
  • Carbon-fiber roof
  • Keyless entry with push-button start
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable, heated front sport seats
  • Automatic climate control
  • Digital instrument panel
  • 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Navigation system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration with wireless connectivity
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

The M3 also comes with:

  • Forward collision warning with pedestrian detection (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front)
  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

A handful of options are available on the M3. Notable picks include:

  • Executive package
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
    • Adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
    • Wireless charging pad
    • Wi-Fi hotspot
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Power trunklid
  • Sunroof (removes lightweight carbon-fiber roof)
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Carbon-fiber bucket front seats
  • Carbon-ceramic brakes
  • M Drive Professional package (includes Track mode as well as other performance displays and settings)

Competition
Standard features on the M3 Competition mirror those on the standard car. It also includes:

  • More powerful engine (503 hp, 479 lb-ft of torque)
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels with performance tires
  • Gloss black exterior trim including spoiler and exhaust tips
  • Different seat belts

Competition xDrive

  • All-wheel-drive system

The M3 Competition and Competition xDrive are also available with one extra package:

  • Driving Assistance Professional package
    • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping assistance (steers the M3 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
    • Front and rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is about to cross your vehicle's path)

For 2023, there's also the new Edition 50 Jahre BMW M. It features:

  • Unique exterior paint color choices
  • Special wheels
  • Carbon-fiber front splitter and trunk spoiler
  • Carbon-fiber-trimmed exhaust tips
  • Classic BMW logos
  • Special interior seat stitching

Which 2023 M3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

We suggest going with the Competition model. For only a small price bump, you get additional power, larger wheels, unique exhaust tips and more. You lose the six-speed manual transmission option but you can add all-wheel drive.

Compare 2023 M3 trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Lubbock, TX
Vehicle
M3 Base
M3 Competition
M3 Competition xDrive
Vehicle
Base
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M
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Competition xDrive
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Germany
Germany
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
473 hp @ 6,250 rpm
503 hp @ 6,250 rpm
503 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Engine torque
406 lb-ft @ 2,650 rpm
479 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
479 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
Engine displacement
3.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 6
inline 6
inline 6
Transmission
6-speed manual
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Tire size
275/40R18 (FRONT) 285/35R19 (REAR)
275/35R19 (FRONT) 285/30R20 (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)
19 X 9.5-in (Front) 20 X 10.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
16 / 23 / 19 MPG
16 / 23 / 19 MPG
16 / 22 / 18 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.6 gal.
15.6 gal.
15.6 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
250 / 359 miles
250 / 359 miles
250 / 343 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
40.0 ft.
40.0 ft.
40.0 ft.
Curb weight
3,840 lb.
3,890 lb.
3,990 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.7 in.
4.7 in.
4.8 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
81.4 in.
81.4 in.
81.4 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.3 in.
74.3 in.
74.3 in.
Height
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
56.5 in.
Length
189.1 in.
189.1 in.
189.1 in.
Wheelbase
112.5 in.
112.5 in.
112.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.9 cu. ft.
16.9 cu. ft.
16.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
40.6 in.
40.6 in.
40.6 in.
Front Leg Room
41.6 in.
41.6 in.
41.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
Rear Head Room
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.6 in.
35.6 in.
35.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.6 in.
54.6 in.
54.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$77,086
$79,403
$78,609
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.03
$1.06
$1.05
Depreciation
$20,155
$21,839
$20,668
Financing
$10,248
$11,355
$10,847
Taxes & Fees
$3,770
$4,141
$3,970
Fuel
$14,702
$14,702
$15,524
Insurance
$10,603
$10,603
$10,603
Maintenance
$11,783
$10,938
$10,832
Repairs
$5,825
$5,825
$6,165
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Yas Marina Blue/Black Extended Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather
Yas Marina Blue/Black Full Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Full Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Fjord Blue/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Silverstone/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Fjord Blue/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Tartufo Extended Merino, premium leather
Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Silverstone/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Kyalami Orange/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Yas Marina Blue/Black Extended Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather
Yas Marina Blue/Black Full Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Full Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Fjord Blue/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Silverstone/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Fjord Blue/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Tartufo Extended Merino, premium leather
Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Silverstone/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Kyalami Orange/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Yas Marina Blue/Black Extended Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather
Yas Marina Blue/Black Full Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Full Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Fjord Blue/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Silverstone/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Fjord Blue/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Tartufo Extended Merino, premium leather
Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Silverstone/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Kyalami Orange/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Exterior
Frozen Pure Grey II Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Frozen Brilliant White Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Alpine White
Black Sapphire Metallic
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic
Toronto Red Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Sao Paulo Yellow
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Frozen Pure Grey II Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Frozen Brilliant White Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Alpine White
Black Sapphire Metallic
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic
Toronto Red Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Sao Paulo Yellow
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Frozen Pure Grey II Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Frozen Brilliant White Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Alpine White
Black Sapphire Metallic
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic
Toronto Red Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Sao Paulo Yellow
Isle of Man Green Metallic