2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive

The M3 is BMW's high-performance compact sedan, the one that takes the 3 Series and turns it into a track-ready daily driver. It's a sharp, engaging car to drive, with a firm ride and quick steering that make it feel smaller than it is. Inside, you get a driver-focused cockpit with supportive seats and a clean layout, though rear legroom is snug for a sedan. Expect higher running costs than a standard 3 Series, with premium fuel, performance tires, and BMW's pricey service visits. Stepping up to the Competition xDrive from the rear-drive Competition gives you BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive and adaptive dampers as standard. The 3.0L I6 makes 503 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, and with the eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, it launches hard without any wheelspin drama. The standard M Drive Professional package includes a lap timer and drift analyzer, and the Competition xDrive has a rear-biased setting that lets the tail slide before the front pulls it back.