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Does the 2023 BMW M3 need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$379extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Coupes97%Convertibles93%Sedans65%SUVs54%Hatchbacks36%Trucks20%Minivans0%
296 models (2023). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2023 BMW M3: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
RWD3.0L 6cylPremium19$2,021$2,400
Competition RWD3.0L 6cylPremium19$2,021$2,400
Competition xDrive AWD3.0L 6cylPremium18$2,133$2,533

Rivals

2023 BMW M3 and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2023 BMW M3RWDPremium
2023 Mercedes-Benz CLSCLS 450 4MATIC AWDPremium
2023 Lexus LS500 RWDPremium
2023 Audi A755 TFSI Premium AWDPremium
2023 Audi A6 Allroad55 TFSI Premium Plus AWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked