The 2025 BMW M3 lineup has been trimmed down to a few variants in Australia, with the efficiency sedan and wagon due in native showrooms between October and December 2024.
BMW revealed its facelifted M3 in Could, with the flagship all-wheel drive Competitors xDrive grades gaining an influence bump and all variants scoring new adaptive LED headlights, revised wheel designs and a refreshed cabin.
Nonetheless, BMW Australia has since confirmed the rear-wheel drive M3 Competitors – which sat because the middle-rung sedan – will not be part of the lineup, an equivalent transfer to that which the carmaker made with the M4 lineup in January.
Consumers of four-door M3s now have simply two variants to select from: the bottom guide M3 or the higher-output M3 Competitors xDrive.
Costs are up throughout the vary, with the bottom BMW M3 guide now ranging from $163,700 earlier than on-road prices – $2400 greater than previous to the replace, and nearly $20,000 dearer than when the present G80-series mannequin launched in 2021.
Having acquired a beauty, energy and tech improve, the M3 Competitors xDrive now begins from $181,500 earlier than on-road prices in sedan guise (up $3700) and $183,500 earlier than on-roads for the Touring wagon (up $3500).
Buyer deliveries are as a consequence of start within the fourth quarter of 2024 (October to December inclusive).
Pricing
Drivetrains
Effectivity
Dimensions
Servicing and Guarantee
BMW Australia hasn’t but introduced service pricing, however all new autos are coated by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
Security
The BMW M4 doesn’t have an ANCAP security ranking.
Customary security options embrace:Â
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)Entrance and rear parking sensorsAdaptive cruise controlLane departure warningLane-keep assistTraffic signal recognitionTyre stress monitoring
Customary Gear
The BMW M3 consists of:
Six-speed guide transmissionRear-wheel drive353kW and 550Nm outputsM solid alloy wheels (19-inch entrance, 20-inch rear)Adaptive LED headlights (NEW)M carbon fibre trimPower boot-lidLeather-based ‘Merino’ inside upholsteryYas Marina Blue and BlackSilverstone and BlackKyalami Orange and BlackBlackPower-adjustable and heated M sport seatsHeated steering wheelAnthracite headlinerHead-up displayFlat-bottom Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel (NEW)BMW Curved Show (12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.9-inch infotainment display screen)BMW iDrive 8.5 working software program (NEW)Wired and wi-fi Apple CarPlay, Android AutoDAB+ digital radio‘Luxurious’ instrument panel (NEW)Wi-fi smartphone chargingHarman Kardon sound systemCloud-based satellite tv for pc navigationSemi-autonomous parking assistM Drive Skilled system:Lap timerDrift analyserVariable traction controlTrack mode
The BMW M3 Competitors xDrive provides:
Eight-speed automated transmissionAll-wheel drive390kW and 650Nm outputs (NEW)Full leather-based ‘Merino’ upholsteryYas Marina Blue and BlackSilverstone and BlackKyalami Orange and BlackBlackDriving Assistant Skilled system:Lane-centring assistAutomatic pace restrict assistAdaptive cruise management with cease/goComfort entry through BMW Digital KeyHigh gloss black roof rails (Touring solely)Baggage compartment bundle (Touring solely)
Choices
Along with the M3’s commonplace ‘Model 825 M’ wheels in bicolour black and silver, the Model 826 M solid wheels can be found in the identical finishes for an extra $2000.
A alternative of 4 further cost-option Merino leather-based inside choices are additionally accessible for an additional $1000 throughout each the usual M3 and M3 Competitors.
These comprise:
Fiona Pink and BlackTartufoIvory WhiteFjord Blue and Black
BMW additionally presents a handful of standalone choices:
Carbon ceramic brakes with gold calipers: $19,000Red or black brake calipers: no costM carbon bucket seats: $10,000M Alcantara steering wheel (base M3 sedan solely): $1000M carbon exterior bundle: $9500 (sedan), $8500 (Touring)
Colors
A alternative of 9 no-cost and 7 premium paint finishes can be found for the M3.
Alpine WhiteSao Paulo YellowM Portimao BlueIsle of Man GreenAventurine RedSkyscraper GreyM Brooklyn GreyM Toronto RedBlack SapphireBMW Particular person Dravit GreyBMW Particular person Tanzanite BlueBMW Particular person Frozen Good WhiteBMW Particular person Frozen Portimao BlueBMW Particular person Frozen Deep Gray metallicBMW Particular person Frozen Orange metallicBMW Particular person Frozen Black metallic
The Dravit Gray and Tanzanite Blue finishes value $2500, whereas the ‘Frozen’ colors set consumers again an extra $7500.
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