For the new model year, the M xDrive variants have received a power boost. The twin-turbo 3.0L inline-six now produces 390 kW (530 ps/523 hp), up from 375 kW (510 ps/503 hp), whereas the torque remains the same at 650 Nm (479 lb-ft). The M3 Competition Sedan xDrive sprints to 100 kph (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds, and the Touring xDrive is one-tenth slower.
The rear-wheel drive M3 Sedan offers the same 353 kW (480 ps/473 hp) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque and comes with a six-speed manual transmission. The xDrive versions use an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic.
BMW says exterior paint finishes include the M Portimao Blue, Sao Paulo Yellow, Isle of Man Green, Skyscraper Gray, M Brooklin Gray, M Toronto Red, Aventurine Red, and Black Sapphire. Optionally, it can be finished in several BMW Individual hues, like the Dravit Gray or Tanzanite Blue, which cost AU$2,500 (US$1,667), or the AU$7,500 (US$5,002) Frozen Brilliant White, Frozen Portimao Blue, Frozen Deep Gray Metallic, Frozen Black Metallic, or Frozen Orange Metallic.
The 2025 BMW M3 rides on 19/20-inch alloys with a double-spoke design in several hues and can be specified with no-cost options such as the Merino leather upholstery. BMW Individual’s extended leather upholstery is an AU$1,000 (US$667) option, and it is available in different hues, just like the standard one.
Additional upgrades include the red or black brake calipers (no-cost option), AU$19,000 (US$12,673) carbon ceramic brakes, AU$10,000 (US$6,670) carbon bucket seats, AU$1,000 (US$667) Alcantara steering wheel (M3 Sedan only), and carbon exterior package (AU$9,500/US$5,336) on the M3 Sedan and AU$8,500/US$5,669) on the M3 Touring.
For the 2025 model year, the BMW M3 series features conservative visual updates at both ends, new forged alloys, fewer physical buttons in the cabin, a new steering wheel with a flat-bottom design, and a few other bits and bobs meant to separate it from its predecessor. Speaking of which, the latter is still listed on the company’s U.S. website.
However, we already know how much the refreshed one costs, kicking off at $76,000 for the M3, $80,200 for the M3 Competition, and $85,300 for the M3 Competition xDrive, excluding destination. The M3 Touring is unavailable in our market. Deliveries in Australia will start in the fourth quarter of the year.