2021 BMW M3 trim levels explained
Base to top
$2,900
- 2 trims. $69,900 to $72,800.
- Base: RWD. Top: Competition RWD.
All 2 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $69,900 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 473 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 19 mpg | 5 |
| Competition RWD | $72,800 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 503 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
RWD to Competition: +$2,900
RWD $69,900 to Competition RWD $72,800.
- Power: 473 hp to 503 hp.
No added standard equipment listed.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: RWD, $69,900.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: RWD, $69,900.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from RWD, $69,900.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: RWD, $69,900.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: RWD, $69,900.
- Power liftgate or trunk: optional from RWD, $69,900.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: RWD, $69,900.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: RWD, $69,900.
- Remote start: optional from Competition RWD, $72,800.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | RWD | Competition RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O |
| 360 camera | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | N |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | O | O |
| Third row | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S |
| Premium audio | S | S |
| Remote start | N | O |
| Heated rear seats | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: Competition RWD, 503 hp, $72,800.
- The best mpg: every trim, 19 mpg.
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