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2025 BMW M3 AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?

Competition xDrive Sedan vs Competition Sedan RWD

AWD adds $5,100. Costs $112 more a year in fuel.

$5,774more over 6 years

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Competition Sedan RWDCompetition xDrive SedanPriceRWD$80,200AWD$85,300Fuel a yearRWD$2,021AWD$2,133Total over 6 yearsRWD$92,326AWD$98,100
Blue: Competition Sedan RWD. Orange: Competition xDrive Sedan.

Every AWD and RWD pair

2025 BMW M3 AWD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gainGround clearance
Competition Sedan RWD
Competition xDrive Sedan
$80,200
$85,300
$5,10019 mpg
18 mpg
$2,021
$2,133
$5,774N/A4.7 in
4.8 in
Competition RWD
Competition xDrive AWD
$80,900
$86,000
$5,10019 mpg
18 mpg
$2,021
$2,133
$5,774N/A4.7 in
4.8 in

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked