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    BMW M3

    New from

    $153,500 excl. on-roads

    8.3

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    -

    Warranty

    5 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.6 - 10.5 L / 100km

    About the BMW M3

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The new BMW M3 is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Available in Australia from $163,700 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M3 variant and topping out at $249,900 for the M3 Cs.

    There are 3 variants of the M3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2024.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo (375kW/650Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (390kW/650Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2025 M3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    2025 BMW M3 Price

    M3

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$167,100

    M3 CS

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$249,900
    *excl. on-roads

    2025 BMW M3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW M3

    M3

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Ambient lighting
      • Colour Selection
      • Wrap Around
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Driving Pattern Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 5
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • System Power (w): 464
      • Touch Screen
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Includes Collision Avoidance
      • Steering Vibration
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Control Wheel
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Screen Size (in): 14.90
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Toned
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
      • Includes Transmission
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Embedded infotainment user interface
      • Number Of Months Of Online Services: 999
    • Front cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 32.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.6
      • Headroom Front: 1030
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 957
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Hip Room Front: 1456
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1460
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1058
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 899
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.0
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1422
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1387
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • On Gear Selector: Piano Black
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 36
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Traffic Info
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Os Version
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Cooling
      • Includes Heating
      • Includes Internet
      • Includes Phone
      • Includes Timer
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Find My Car
      • Location Sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 16
      • Subwoofer
    • Sport exhaust pipe
      • Driver Controlled Valve Flap
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Carbon & Leather
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Breakdown Assistance
      • Concierge Number Of Months Inc: 36
      • Concierge Service
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Tracker System
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Engine Heater
    • Voice activating system
      • Ai Powered
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    M3 Competition

    Adds to M3:
    • Anti collision system
      • Includes Junction Crossing
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Traffic Jam Assist
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Black trim
      • Exhaust Pipe
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Laser
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 961
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.6
      • Leg Room Front: 1057
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 903
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions

    M3 CS

    Adds to M3 Competition:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Carbon
    • Headlight control
      • Matrix
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Suede
    Removes from M3 Competition:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Includes Junction Crossing
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Traffic Jam Assist
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Black trim
      • Exhaust Pipe
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Steering Vibration
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 14.90
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 957
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1058
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 899
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Carbon & Leather
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    See all 2025 BMW M3 Specs

    2025 BMW M3 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the BMW M3

    The most fuel efficient BMW M3 is the M3 Competition with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO and uses 9.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW M3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the M3 CS with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO and uses 10.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the BMW M3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    BMW M3Fuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.6 L/100km
    3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded10.2 L/100km
    See all BMW M3 Fuel Economy

    2025 BMW M3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW M3?

    The BMW M3 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    BMW M3 FAQs

    The cheapest BMW M3 is the M3 that starts from $163,700.

    The most expensive BMW M3 is the M3 CS that starts from $249,900.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW M3 is null kg offered by the following variants: M3, M3 Competition and M3 CS.

    The largest BMW M3 is the M3 which measures nullmm wide, 4801mm in length and sits 1437mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW M3 is the M3 CS which has 405kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO engine.

    The BMW M3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW M3 is the M3 CS which weighs 2260 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW M3 uses premium unleaded.