2024 BMW M3 trim levels explained
Base to top
$42,700
- 5 trims. $76,000 to $118,700.
- Base: RWD. Top: CS AWD.
All 5 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $76,000 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 473 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 19 mpg | 5 |
| Competition RWD | $80,200 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 503 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| Competition xDrive AWD | $84,300 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 503 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 5 |
| CS RWD | $118,700 | $995 | 3.0L | 543 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 5 |
| CS AWD | $118,700 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 543 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
RWD to Competition: +$4,200
RWD $76,000 to Competition RWD $80,200.
- Power: 473 hp to 503 hp.
No added standard equipment listed.
Competition to CS: +$38,500
Competition RWD $80,200 to CS RWD $118,700.
- Power: 503 hp to 543 hp.
- MPG: 19 mpg to 18 mpg.
Adds as standard: Remote start.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: RWD, $76,000.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: RWD, $76,000.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from RWD, $76,000.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: RWD, $76,000.
- Power liftgate or trunk: optional from RWD, $76,000.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: RWD, $76,000.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: RWD, $76,000.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: CS RWD, $118,700. Optional from Competition RWD, $80,200.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | RWD | Competition | CS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | N | N | N |
| Power liftgate or trunk | O | O | N |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | O | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Competition xDrive AWD, $84,300.
- The most hp: CS RWD, 543 hp, $118,700.
- The best mpg: RWD, 19 mpg, $76,000.
New for 2024
Compared with 2023. Trims matched by name.
- Added: CS RWD, CS AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$1,700.
| Trim | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $74,300 | $76,000 | +$1,700 |
| Competition RWD | $82,600 | $80,200 | -$2,400 |
| Competition xDrive AWD | $82,600 | $84,300 | +$1,700 |
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What this cannot tell you
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