2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive
The 2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive is a 523-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 sedan with an 8-speed m steptronic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $88,600 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 523 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 479 lb-ft of torque at 2750-5730 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The M3 measures 189.1 inches long on a 112.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,990 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $88,600 |
| MSRP with Destination | $89,950 |
| Destination Charge | $1,350 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Inline-6 Twin-Turbo (S58B30T0) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 523 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque | 479 lb-ft @ 2750-5730 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve, VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 90.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Injection Type | M TwinPower Turbo, High Precision Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Differential Type | M xDrive AWD + Active M Differential (rear) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed M Steptronic with Drivelogic |
| 1st Gear | 5 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.2 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.14 |
| 4th Gear | 1.72 |
| 5th Gear | 1.31 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.82 |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 3.48 |
| Final Drive | 3.15 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 15.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Adaptive M suspension with double-joint spring strut axle in lightweight aluminum construction, M-specific kinematics and elastokinematics |
| Rear Suspension | Adaptive M suspension with five-link axle in lightweight aluminum construction, rear-axle subframe with rigid bolted connection to the body, M-specific elastokinematics |
| Turning Diameter | 41.3 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | M Compound brakes, vented, six-piston calipers |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 9.5J x 19.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 10.5J x 20.0" |
| Tires Front | 275/35 ZR19 99Y XL |
| Tires Rear | 285/30 ZR20 100Y XL |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.1 in |
| Width | 74.3 in |
| Height | 56.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in |
| Front Track | 63.7 in |
| Rear Track | 63.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,990 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.6 in |