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2026 BMW M3 AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?

Competition xDrive AWD vs Competition RWD

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

$5,774more over 6 years

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Competition RWDCompetition xDrive AWDPriceRWD$83,500AWD$88,600Fuel a yearRWD$2,021AWD$2,133Total over 6 yearsRWD$95,626AWD$101,400
Blue: Competition RWD. Orange: Competition xDrive AWD.

AWD and RWD pair

2026 BMW M3 AWD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gainGround clearance
Competition RWD
Competition xDrive AWD
$83,500
$88,600
$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