2026 BMW M3 Competition

The M3 is BMW's high-performance compact sedan, the one that goes up against the Audi RS5 and Mercedes-AMG C63. It's a sharp, engaging driver's car, with precise steering and a chassis that feels alive on a back road. The ride is firm, especially in the sportiest settings, but that's the trade for how flat it corners. Inside, the cabin is well built and tech-forward, with a curved display and supportive sport seats. The Competition gives you more power than the base M3 but sticks with rear-wheel drive, saving you from the xDrive's weight and cost. Its 3.0L I6 makes 503 horsepower and pairs with the eight-speed automatic, good for 19 mpg combined and a 0-60 time in the mid-three-second range. You can add the M Driver's Package, which raises the top speed to 180 mph and includes a day at a BMW driving school.