2022 BMW M3
2022 BMW M3
Specifications
Engine
Gas
Horsepower
473 - 503 hp
MPG
18 - 19 combined
Seating
5
Cargo Capacity
13 ft³
Basic Warranty
4 years / 50k miles
2022 BMW M3 Specs & Features
Trims
2022 BMW M3 trim comparison
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* Additional Options Available
Starting MSRP
Starting MSRP
Starting MSRP
MPG
Engine
Drive Type
Automatic Emergency Braking
Basic Warranty
Horsepower
Blind Spot System
Surround View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Remote Engine Start
Parking Sensors
Multi-Zone Climate Control
Premium Audio
MPG
MPG
Engine
Engine
Drive Type
Drive Type
Automatic Emergency Braking
Automatic Emergency Braking
Basic Warranty
Basic Warranty
Horsepower
Horsepower
Blind Spot System
Blind Spot System
Surround View Camera
Surround View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Remote Engine Start
Remote Engine Start
Parking Sensors
Parking Sensors
Multi-Zone Climate Control
Multi-Zone Climate Control
Premium Audio
Premium Audio
Engine Type
Fuel Type
Horsepower
Horsepower RPM
Torque
Torque RPM
Engine Displacement
Engine Configuration
Cylinders
Aspiration
EPA City Fuel Economy
EPA Highway Fuel Economy
EPA Combined Fuel Economy
Engine Type
Engine Type
Fuel Type
Fuel Type
Horsepower
Horsepower
Horsepower RPM
Horsepower RPM
Torque
Torque
Torque RPM
Torque RPM
Engine Displacement
Engine Displacement
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
Cylinders
Cylinders
Aspiration
Aspiration
EPA City Fuel Economy
EPA City Fuel Economy
EPA Highway Fuel Economy
EPA Highway Fuel Economy
EPA Combined Fuel Economy
EPA Combined Fuel Economy
2022 BMW M3 Review

Overview
Explosive acceleration. Sharp handling. Available manual transmission.
Polarizing styling. Cramped rear seat.
The BMW M3 is the performance-oriented version of the German brand's popular 3 Series compact sedan, combining daily utility with the spirit of a racehorse. The latest styling might not suit every enthusiast's tastes, but it's still one of the most thrilling sport sedans on the road today.
What's New for 2022
Trims and Pricing
The BMW M3 comes in two trim levels: standard and M3 Competition. The M3 Competition is the most popular model and the one we recommend. We'll explain why.
Standard
The BMW M3 starts at $70,895. It comes with a 473-horsepower twin-turbo six-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The M3 gets an adaptive suspension and selectable drive modes. The cabin of the M3 features Merino leather upholstery, heated sport seats, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, and a Harman Kardon surround-sound stereo. Standard safety equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-departure warning.
Options include carbon fiber front seats for an additional $3,800 and carbon-ceramic brakes for $8,150. For $4,700, the M Carbon Exterior package outfits the M3 with carbon-fiber body pieces for the mirrors, spoiler, and other components.
Competition
The M3 Competition starts at $73,795, including destination charge. Rated at 503 hp, its twin-turbo is slightly more powerful than the standard model’s engine. For the first time in an M3, all-wheel drive is now an option. All Competition models also get M seatbelts, sportier wheels, and unique exterior trim. One notable feature missing on the Competition model is a manual transmission. The standard eight-speed M-tuned automatic is the only transmission available.
The M3 Competition is our recommended trim, given its extra power, optional all-wheel drive, and the ease of its automatic transmission for daily driving.
Engine and Performance
The standard BMW M3 features a 473-horsepower twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. According to independent testers, it can rocket from zero to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds on its way to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. The M3 Competition gets a 503-hp version of the same twin-turbo six, although it only comes paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It zips from 0-60 in just 3.8 seconds.
The M3 comes with several drive modes – Comfort, Sport, and Sport Plus – that tune the damper settings to the terrain. Sport and Sport Plus stiffen the suspension, making the BMW more agile through corners. Regardless of which mode the car is in, the M3 delivers exceptional performance. Its engine feels powerful at nearly any speed and the brakes are more than capable of abruptly bringing it to a quick stop. Responsive steering and a well-sorted suspension round out the M3's impressive resume as it remains one of the best sport sedans on the market today.
Fuel Economy
Interior
Infotainment and Connectivity
Safety
There are no crash-test ratings for the BMW M3, but the 3 Series on which it's based has been tested. The 2021 BMW 3 Series received a five-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded it a "Good" rating in all six crash tests, and named it a Top Safety Pick.
The BMW M3 comes with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Available safety equipment includes blind-spot monitoring, stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, low-speed automatic steering assist, lane-keeping assist, automatic lane changing, front cross-traffic alert, evasion assist, emergency stop assist, head-up display, surround-view parking camera system, automatic parking assist, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive headlights, and automatic high-beam headlights.
2022 BMW M3 vs. the Competition
The BMW M3 remains one of the top sport sedans on the road, thanks to its combination of smooth power, refined suspension, and track-worthy brakes. Buyers who want serious performance along with the convenience of four doors will find a lot to like in the M3. Noteworthy competitors include the Audi RS 5 Sportback, which also features a twin-turbo six-cylinder engine, and the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63, one of the few remaining sport sedans with a V8.
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