“The M3 Manual is an amazing piece of engineering. I love love love the manual gearbox and clutch. The vehicle is beautifully constructed. I absolutely love the interior materials and workmanship. BMW allowed me to customize the design. It's very personal now. The engine is a marvel. I was expecting a LOT from this car and it delivered in spades. I absolutely love it.”
2024 BMW M3: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The big change for the 2024 BMW M3 is the addition of the limited-production M3 CS, a lighter and more powerful range-topping sedan. The rest of the M3 lineup carries over without major changes.
About the 2024 BMW M3
G80 generation (launched for 2021), fourth model year and last U.S. year before the 2025 update.
BMW positions the M3 as a four-door sports sedan that blends serious track ability with everyday usability. The brand leans hard on motorsport roots, a high-revving twin-turbo inline-six, driver-focused controls, and sedan practicality. Versus rivals, the M3’s core draw is that it offers big performance in several flavors: a manual rear-drive version for purists, stronger Competition models for maximum pace, and an even sharper CS for track-focused shoppers who still want four doors.
The 2024 M3 lineup ranges from the driver-focused base sedan, with 473 horsepower, a six-speed manual, and rear-wheel drive, to 503-hp Competition versions with an automatic transmission and either rear- or all-wheel drive. At the top, the 543-hp CS adds all-wheel drive, carbon bucket seats, exposed carbon-fiber exterior pieces, and track-focused suspension tuning while retaining four doors and usable rear seats.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The new M3 CS uses a 543-hp version of the twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.
Styling
The new CS adds an exposed-carbon-fiber exterior package that visually separates it from the regular M3 trims.
Structural
The CS adds carbon-fiber weight-saving parts, carbon bucket seats, and CS-specific suspension and chassis tuning aimed more directly at fast road and track driving.
2024 BMW M3 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd M STEPTRONIC w/Drivelogic, Sport & Manual Modes | Manual, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd M STEPTRONIC w/Drivelogic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd M STEPTRONIC w/Drivelogic, Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 543 hp | 473 hp | 503 hp | 503 hp |
| Torque | 479 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| LCD Instrument Cluster | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2024 BMW M3?
The main change for 2024 is the addition of the limited-production M3 CS. It has 543 horsepower, standard all-wheel drive, extra carbon-fiber parts, and more track-focused chassis tuning; the regular M3 trims receive no major changes.
Is the 2024 BMW M3 CS new for this year?
Yes. The M3 CS joins the lineup for 2024 as a limited-production, range-topping sedan based on the M3 Competition xDrive.
How is the 2024 M3 CS different from the M3 Competition xDrive?
The 2024 M3 CS has 543 horsepower instead of 503, along with additional carbon-fiber weight-saving parts, carbon bucket seats, an exposed-carbon-fiber exterior package, and CS-specific chassis tuning. Both use an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Did the regular 2024 BMW M3 trims receive major updates?
No. The base M3, M3 Competition, and M3 Competition xDrive carry over without major lineup-wide changes for 2024.
Does the 2024 BMW M3 still have a manual transmission?
Yes. The 2024 base M3 has a six-speed manual transmission, a 473-hp twin-turbo six-cylinder engine, and rear-wheel drive. The Competition, Competition xDrive, and CS use an eight-speed automatic.
2024 BMW M3 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 BMW M3.
4.6
2024 BMW M3
(58 reviews)
“Hideous grill (I have had many BMWs I loved); I hate the "ipad screen" - I like real controls. The "pedal box" is smaller than prior cars - BMWs; harder to use the three pedals. It has a real manual and 4 doors; not my favorite car but had the two of three needed specs - 4 doors, real manual transmission; I wanted all wheel drive; "pick two".”
“Great performance and luxury. Dependable. You have to be willing to have a separate set of winter tires if you want to drive in winter. New iDrive 8 can be frustrating. Bold, in-your-face styling with the muscle to back it up.”