2023 BMW M3 trim levels explained
Base to top
$8,300
- 3 trims. $74,300 to $82,600.
- Base: RWD. Top: Competition xDrive AWD.
All 3 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $74,300 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 473 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 19 mpg | 5 |
| Competition RWD | $82,600 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 503 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| Competition xDrive AWD | $82,600 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 503 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
RWD to Competition: +$8,300
RWD $74,300 to Competition RWD $82,600.
- Power: 473 hp to 503 hp.
No added standard equipment listed.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: RWD, $74,300.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: RWD, $74,300.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from RWD, $74,300.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: RWD, $74,300.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: RWD, $74,300.
- Power liftgate or trunk: optional from RWD, $74,300.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: RWD, $74,300.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: RWD, $74,300.
- Remote start: optional from Competition RWD, $82,600.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O |
| 360 camera | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S |
| 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
- AWD or 4WD: Competition xDrive AWD, $82,600.
- The most hp: Competition RWD, 503 hp, $82,600.
- The best mpg: RWD, 19 mpg, $74,300.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$5,500.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $70,100 | $74,300 | +$4,200 |
| Competition RWD | $73,000 | $82,600 | +$9,600 |
| Competition xDrive AWD | $77,100 | $82,600 | +$5,500 |
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What this cannot tell you
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