BMW M3

2026 BMW M3 COMPETITION (G80) — GERMAN MARKET SPECIFICATION

Engine and Drivetrain

The M3 Competition is powered by the S58 M TwinPower Turbo petrol engine, a 2,993 cc twin-turbocharged inline-six with a closed-deck crankcase, forged crankshaft and 3D-printed cylinder head core. It produces 375 kW (510 PS / 503 bhp) and 650 Nm of torque, delivered through an eight-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission with Drivelogic and three selectable shift characteristics. This car is the rear-wheel-drive Competition, not the M xDrive version: drive goes to the rear axle alone through an electronically controlled Active M Differential that varies locking from fully open to fully locked. Fuel consumption is quoted at 9.7 to 9.9 litres per 100 km on the WLTP combined cycle from a 59-litre tank.

Chassis, Steering and Brakes

The chassis uses a double-joint spring-strut front axle and a five-link rear axle, both with M-specific kinematics, additional bracing and Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers. Steering is electromechanical M Servotronic with variable ratio and two selectable assistance levels. Braking is by M Compound brakes with four-piston fixed front callipers and single-piston floating rear callipers, running through an integrated braking system that offers two selectable pedal characteristics. Tyres are staggered at 275/35 ZR19 on the front axle and 285/30 ZR20 on the rear.

Dimensions and Capacities

Overall length is 4,794 mm on a 2,857 mm wheelbase, with a width of 1,903 mm excluding mirrors and a height of 1,437 mm. Kerb weight to the DIN standard is 1,780 kg. Boot capacity is 480 litres and the fuel tank holds 59 litres. The car seats five.

Performance

Zero to 100 km/h takes 3.9 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h, raised to 290 km/h when the M Driver’s Package is fitted — that package is present on this car.

Exterior

Finished in Brooklyn Grey Metallic with the M Aerodynamics Package, M-specific exterior mirrors, M High-Gloss Shadowline trim, adaptive LED headlights and LED rear lights. Wheels are M light-alloys, 19-inch at the front and 20-inch at the rear.

Interior and Seating

Black Merino full leather upholstery over five seats, with electrically adjustable and heated front seats including memory, driver and passenger lumbar support, three-zone automatic climate control, an anthracite headliner, carbon fibre interior trim, an M leather steering wheel and ambient interior lighting. Active front seat ventilation is fitted.

Infotainment and Connectivity

BMW Live Cockpit Professional with the BMW Curved Display combines a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch control display, running BMW Maps navigation with live traffic, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB digital radio, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and BMW ConnectedDrive services. A BMW Head-Up Display projects M-specific readouts onto the windscreen.

Driver Assistance and Safety

Standard driver assistance covers Front Collision Warning with city braking, Lane Departure Warning, Attentiveness Assistant, cruise control with braking function, front and rear Park Distance Control, a rear-view camera and Parking Assistant. Passive safety comprises front, side and curtain airbags, three-point belts with pretensioners on all seats, ISOFIX rear child seat mounts and tyre pressure monitoring. ABS operates with Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control and the ten-stage M Traction Control.

Performance Hardware

M Drive Professional adds the M Laptimer, M Drift Analyser and a ten-stage M Traction Control. Two configurable M1 and M2 steering-wheel buttons store complete drivetrain, damper, steering, braking and traction setups.