2025 BMW M3 trim levels explained
Base to top
$10,000
- 6 trims. $76,000 to $86,000.
- Base: Sedan RWD. Top: Competition xDrive AWD.
All 6 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan RWD | $76,000 | $1,175 to $1,350 | 3.0L 6cyl | 473 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 19 mpg | 5 |
| RWD | $76,700 | $1,175 | 3.0L 6cyl | 473 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 19 mpg | 5 |
| Competition Sedan RWD | $80,200 | $1,175 to $1,350 | 3.0L 6cyl | 503 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| Competition RWD | $80,900 | $1,175 | 3.0L 6cyl | 503 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| Competition xDrive Sedan | $85,300 | $1,175 to $1,350 | 3.0L | 523 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 5 |
| Competition xDrive AWD | $86,000 | $1,175 | 3.0L 6cyl | 523 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Sedan to RWD: +$700
Sedan RWD $76,000 to RWD $76,700.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
RWD to Competition Sedan: +$3,500
RWD $76,700 to Competition Sedan RWD $80,200.
- Power: 473 hp to 503 hp.
No equipment data.
Competition Sedan to Competition: +$700
Competition Sedan RWD $80,200 to Competition RWD $80,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: RWD, $76,700.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: RWD, $76,700.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from RWD, $76,700.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: RWD, $76,700.
- Power liftgate or trunk: optional from RWD, $76,700.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: RWD, $76,700.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: RWD, $76,700.
- Remote start: optional from Competition RWD, $80,900.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N | N |
| 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 |
No equipment data: Sedan RWD, Competition Sedan RWD, Competition xDrive Sedan.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Competition xDrive Sedan, $85,300.
- The most hp: Competition xDrive Sedan, 523 hp, $85,300.
- The best mpg: Sedan RWD, 19 mpg, $76,000.
New for 2025
Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Sedan RWD, Competition Sedan RWD, Competition xDrive Sedan.
- Dropped: CS RWD, CS AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$700.
| Trim | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $76,000 | $76,700 | +$700 |
| Competition RWD | $80,200 | $80,900 | +$700 |
| Competition xDrive AWD | $84,300 | $86,000 | +$1,700 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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