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2025 BMW M3: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 BMW M3 gets a light mid-cycle refresh led by updated LED headlights and a revised cockpit running BMW Operating System 8.5. It is an update, not a full redesign.
About the 2025 BMW M3
6th generation (G80, 2021-present), mid-cycle refresh for 2025.
BMW positions the M3 as a true high-performance sports sedan that blends racetrack engineering with real everyday usefulness. The core appeal is simple: a powerful twin-turbo six-cylinder engine, sharp chassis tuning, rear-seat and trunk practicality, and a choice between a manual rear-drive purist model or quicker Competition versions. Against rivals, BMW leans hardest on the M3’s mix of serious driver engagement and daily-driver usability.
The 2025 M3 lineup ranges from a driver-focused 473-hp model with a six-speed manual and rear-wheel drive to the 503-hp rear-drive Competition with an automatic transmission. The Competition xDrive pairs 523 hp with all-wheel drive and a selectable rear-drive mode, while every version has adaptive suspension and BMW's curved dashboard display.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The Competition xDrive's 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine rises from 503 to 523 horsepower. Output stays at 473 hp for the manual M3 and 503 hp for the rear-drive Competition. The limited-production CS trim does not continue for 2025.
Styling
All versions receive newly styled LED headlights, a flat-bottom M leather steering wheel, and revised standard interior trim. Competition models also have a subtle rear badge update.
Tech
The curved dashboard display moves to BMW Operating System 8.5, bringing updated menus and voice controls.
2025 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 |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd M STEPTRONIC w/Drivelogic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd M STEPTRONIC w/Drivelogic, Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 473 hp | 503 hp | 523 hp |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 BMW M3 a full redesign?
No. The 2025 BMW M3 is a light mid-cycle update within the sixth-generation G80 lineup. The main revisions affect the headlights, cockpit, and touchscreen software rather than the body or basic chassis.
How much horsepower does the 2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive have?
The 2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive has 523 horsepower, an increase of 20 hp from 2024. The base M3 remains at 473 hp, and the rear-drive Competition remains at 503 hp.
Does the 2025 BMW M3 still have a manual transmission?
Yes. The 2025 base M3 retains its six-speed manual transmission, 473-hp engine, and rear-wheel drive. The Competition models use an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Was the BMW M3 CS offered for 2025?
No. The limited-production M3 CS from 2024 does not continue in the 2025 lineup. The 2025 range consists of the base M3, Competition, and Competition xDrive.
What interior technology changed in the 2025 BMW M3?
The 2025 BMW M3 moves to BMW Operating System 8.5 in its curved dashboard display. It has revised menus and voice controls, accompanied by a new flat-bottom steering wheel and updated interior trim.
2025 BMW M3 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 BMW M3.
4.5
2025 BMW M3
(15 reviews)
“Its a great car, light speedy, and good brakes but kind of bouncy in the suspension. Interior seats are hard. Radio speakers are crappy compared with other brands.”
“The BMW M brand is everything that you expect it to be. Its prestige as one of the top vehicle performance cars lives up to its reputation”