2025 BMW M3

Price Range: $76,700 - $86,000

Keith Buglewicz

Good

The 2025 BMW M3 comes so close to being perfect. All-wheel drive delivers heaps of grip for explosive acceleration and wet-weather confidence. You can even divert all power to the rear wheels for tail-happy antics. The highs are so high that the M3's light steering and lofty price barely stand out.Read full review

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$72,686

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Edmunds suggested price is based on sales in MS thru 10/26/26, including destination fee, but not other dealer fees. Final assembly in Germany.

Pros

Explosive acceleration
Athletic handling, with lots of available driver-set adjustments
Respectably sized back seat and trunk

Cons

Light steering feel saps some fun from the driving experience
Excessive wind noise
Front-end styling is hard to love

What's new

More power for Competition xDrive models
Next-generation iDrive 8.5 infotainment system
Light refresh of exterior and interior details
Part of the seventh 3 Series generation introduced for 2019

Overview

Written by automotive expert Christian Wardlaw

Updated: 11/8/2026

When it comes to performance with a pedigree, few four-door sedans can match the 2025 BMW M3. With an origin story rooted in mid-1980s racing lore, the M3 has always represented the sweet spot within the BMW lineup where power, practicality and possibility intersect. Effortless acceleration, astonishing dynamics, daily drivability, and a relatively attainable price make the BMW M3 a car that can check nearly all of an enthusiast's requirements. And make no mistake: This is a car for driving enthusiasts. Luxury seekers should consider a more mainstream version of the 3 Series on which BMW bases the M3.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Cameron Rogers

Good

6.6

out of 10

We drove the 2025 BMW M3 on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

7.3/10

How does the BMW M3 drive? The BMW M3 Competition xDrive we tested was ferociously fast, needing just 3.2 seconds to sprint from 0 to 60 mph. That handily beats most everything under $100K. Handling is superb, with lots of grip, very little body roll, and available all-wheel drive. AWD improves not only acceleration but also traction when it starts to snow. You can even send all power to the rear wheels for tail-out antics.

BMW's modern steering calibration continues to be fine but not great, especially in Comfort mode. The transmission, too, can be reluctant to downshift, even in Sport mode. Best to keep it in manual shift mode if you plan to tackle any serpentine mountain roads. The M3 Competition doesn't give you the plush, pillowy ride of a similarly priced 7 Series, but it's surprisingly comfortable given its capabilities. In Comfort mode, the adaptive dampers help prevent the sport-tuned suspension and narrow sidewalls from making the M3's ride too harsh.

The thick windshield pillars slightly hamper forward visibility, but that's not uncommon for the segment. A nice mix of driver aids, including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warning and parking sensors, are helpful without being intrusive.

Comfort

6.3/10

How comfortable is the BMW M3? Interior space is pretty good for a compact sedan, with a touch more legroom than most competitors. Our test M3 came with one option that we advise against unless you plan to treat the M3 Competition as a real track car: carbon-fiber sport bucket seats. They have comfortable padding, but getting in and out is tricky due to high-profile thigh bolsters. Though the seats don't have many adjustments, it's easy to dial in a comfortable setup. The carbon-fiber insert in the middle of the seat might force some drivers to splay their legs while behind the wheel, though.

Small touches — from the center stack and touchscreen canted toward the driver to the excellent seat positioning — let you know that BMW thinks the driver is the most important person in the M3's cabin. We didn't find many usability problems, though the charging pad just forward of the cupholders means you can't reach your phone if you're bringing home a pair of venti cups. Wind and road noise is acceptable for this caliber of sport sedan.

If you're carrying little ones, know that the M3's Isofix anchors are easy to access below flip-up lids, and there's enough room in the back to fit a rear-facing car seat.

In-cabin tech

9/10

How’s the tech? The M3 features BMW's latest in-car tech, and the standard navigation is one of the better systems on the market. Drivers who prefer to run things from a phone can use wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. You can also use a decent list of voice commands to do things like change the radio or input an address into the navigation system. The 16-speaker Harman Kardon system's sound quality is impressive.

Storage & cargo

8/10

How’s storage and cargo? In addition to the rear seat, a useful cargo area is why you buy an M3 over, say, a Ford Mustang Dark Horse or Chevrolet Corvette. This BMW sport sedan offers 16.9 cubic feet of space. The rival Audi RS 5 Sportback is a hatchback, though, and offers nearly 30% more cargo room than the M3. In the cabin, there are plenty of places to store items, from the sizable underarm storage bin to generous door pockets.

Value

7.1/10

Is the BMW M3 a good value? While the M3 starts at just under $80,000, our Competition xDrive test vehicle with matte green paint and every performance option lifted the price north of $110K. That's not a surprise for the luxury sport sedan category — a Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S E Performance costs similar money — but a competitor like the Cadillac CT4-V costs many thousands less. Then again, the Caddy is slower and not as polished. Even though the M3 costs a lot, few four-doors can do what it can do.

BMW's four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage is typical for the segment, while three years of complimentary maintenance will carry you through to the end of a lease.

MPG

3/10

How’s the fuel economy? The M3 Competition xDrive's EPA-estimated fuel economy is 18 mpg in combined city/highway driving. Those numbers are easy to achieve in real-world driving. We even observed closer to 24 mpg on extended freeway hauls.

X factor

7/10

Aside from the bucktoothed grille, the M3 looks pretty sharp, with flared wheel arches and a quad exhaust to visually distinguish it from the hoi polloi 3 Series. The interior is spiffier, too. And with more than 500 horsepower, the M3 Comp rockets off the line and offers awesome grip.

Because xDrive allows you to shunt all power to the rear tires, opting for AWD doesn't necessarily mean handing the full reins to microchips and processors. But the numb steering kept us from fully engaging with the M3 Comp. The exhaust note was also a bummer for some of us. So while the M3 is extremely capable, it doesn't compel you to buy one immediately. But when you do, skip the carbon bucket seats. Your hips, thighs and significant other will thank you.

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Buying Tips for the 2025 BMW M3 for November

New 2025 BMW M3 inventory is effectively gone nationwide, so skip new-car negotiation talk and shop the used market instead.

There are about 106 used M3s available nationally, which is far healthier than the near-zero new supply. The Competition xDrive is the easiest used trim to find with 78 listings, while the Base and Competition are much scarcer.
Used M3 pricing starts around $80,200 for the model overall. That makes used examples a practical fallback when the few remaining new cars leave you almost no room to be picky on color, options, or location.
On the used side, cars are moving quickly enough to stay on your toes. The median used M3 sells in about 18 days, and the Base trim lasts longer at 29 days, so that trim may give you a bit more shopping time.

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2025 BMW M3 trim level differences

Available only as a compact sedan, the 2025 BMW M3 comes in base, Competition and Competition xDrive trim levels. Each has a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, but power ratings and drivetrains differ among them: Compare the 2025 BMW M3 trim levels in-depth.

Which M3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

As much fun as it is to row the BMW M3's gears, we recommend the automatic-only Competition model. It's quicker, allows a driver to focus more on the task at hand, and is available with all-wheel drive for travel on slick roads. In addition, the automatic transmission paves a path to added safety features.

Competitors to consider

If you're shopping in the BMW M3's neighborhood, you have alternatives to consider. One of our favorites is gone for 2025, but if you can find a leftover Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, it's a terrific car to drive. Over at Audi, the 2025 RS 5 Sportback enters its final year in its current form, matching the BMW's performance while adding utility. Then there is the new Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S E Performance, a plug-in hybrid boasting heroic acceleration numbers. Before deciding, be sure to read our Edmunds Expert Rating to learn more about the BMW M3.

Edmunds spotlight: Should you get the M3 or M3 Competition?

The answer to this question is easy: Do you want a manual or an automatic transmission? Before your head and heart immediately hand-raise for the stick, you should know a few things. First, the silky-smooth six-speed manual comes only in the base M3, which has the least power and the slowest claimed acceleration in the lineup, at 4.1 seconds to 60 mph. Second, the automatic comes only in the M3 Competition, which costs a few grand more but has 503 horsepower and screams to 60 in 3.8 seconds. Third, if you want BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system, you can only get that with the M3 Competition. Notably, the M3 Competition xDrive whips up 20 more ponies this year, for a total of 523 hp, and zooms to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds.

BMW M3 Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.4

12 reviews

5(67%)

4(17%)

3(8%)

2(8%)

1(0%)

Owners Say

Overall, owner sentiment is mixed. Owners love the strong speed, smooth handling, good looks, and luxury feel, and many say it is fun to drive. Some also praise the all-wheel drive, manual option, and solid reliability. But others do not like the car’s size or the new touchscreen controls, and a few feel the service and phone connection can be frustrating.

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Most Helpful Owner Review

Drive it and you'll love it

LouNY, 02/13/2023

2023 BMW M3 Competition xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

Compared to any other performance car and you will find the best value for money per dollar in the industry. Race track worthy performance with the reliability to match and every feature you could possibly need all inside of a luxury package with all the tech too. No other car is available with all-wheel drive and could run a crazy lap around vir like car and driver has shown. Amazing …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 BMW M3, so we've included review for other years of the M3 since its last redesign.

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U-DRAG RACE: BMW M3 Competition vs. BMW M8 Competition! | Quarter Mile, Handling & More!

NOTE: This video is about the 2023 BMW M3, but since the 2025 BMW M3 is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.

2025 BMW M3 Features & Specs

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$76,700
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$296/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	16.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2025 BMW M3 has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5, ranks it #57 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

2.5 out of 5 stars2.5/5Average

#57 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$824/yr

vs. $607/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Frequency

1.87x/yr

vs. 1.36x/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Severity

22.4%

vs. 10.5%
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2025 BMW M3

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 12 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the M3 include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

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FAQ

Is the BMW M3 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 M3 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 6.6 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 M3 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 12 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the M3 has 16.9 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a BMW M3. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 BMW M3?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 BMW M3:

More power for Competition xDrive models
Next-generation iDrive 8.5 infotainment system
Light refresh of exterior and interior details
Part of the seventh 3 Series generation introduced for 2019

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Is the BMW M3 reliable?

To determine whether the BMW M3 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the M3. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the M3's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 BMW M3 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 BMW M3 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 M3 and gave it a 6.6 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 M3 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 12 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 M3 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 BMW M3?

The least-expensive 2025 BMW M3 is the 2025 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $76,700.

Other versions include:

4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M) which starts at $76,700
Competition 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $80,900
Competition xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $86,000