Segment: Lower Premium
Production years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Review: 2022 BMW M3 Competition – Purposeful Performance
The BMW M3 was one of the most iconic models in the German's brand lineup. It was the car that M-madness in the mid-'80s and it continued ever since.
After BMW decided to split its 3-series in two, with the 4-Series for the coupe versions and the 3-Series for the Sedan and station-wagon versions, the rumors about the retirement of an M3 version started to spread. But the M3 didn't die; it just got better.
The seventh generation of the BWM 3 Series was introduced in 2018, but the M3 fans had to wait for another two years to get the top-spec version. The 2020 M3 featured a redesigned front bumper with more aggressive styling. A muscular stance and the flared arches ensured an important image for the sportiest 3-Series. The specific 18” light-alloy wheels were fitted as standard. In the back, the car was fitted with four exhausts. An optional performance package gathered all four pipes in the middle.
Inside, the car was fitted with sport-bucket seats as standard. The instrument cluster featured a TFT color display and, on the center stack, the infotainment system was installed. It featured connectivity via Apple CarPlay and it could support Android phones. If the car was fitted with the automatic gearbox, it was fitted with a pair of paddle-shifters as well.
Under the hood, the M3 surprised its customers with the introduction of the all-wheel-drive system. It was the first M3 in history to send its power to all four wheels. The standard gearbox was a six-speed manual. For that, the power went exclusively to the rear wheels. The xDrive version was available only in conjunction with the 8-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L 6MT (480 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 353 KW @ 6250 RPM 480 HP @ 6250 RPM 473 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 406 lb-ft @ 2650-6130 RPM 550 Nm @ 2650-6130 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 275/40 ZR18 103Y XL // 285/35 ZR19 103Y XL |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.7 in (4793 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 56.4 in (1433 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.7/63.2 in (1,618/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.5 in (2858 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 40 ft (12.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3924 lbs (1780 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4872 lbs (2210 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 248 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - Competition 3.0L 8AT (510 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 375.1 KW @ 6250 RPM 510 HP @ 6250 RPM 503 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 479 lb-ft @ 2750-5500 RPM 650 Nm @ 2750-5500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic M Steptronic with Drivelogic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 275/40 ZR18 103Y XL // 285/35 ZR19 103Y XL |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.7 in (4793 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 56.4 in (1433 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.7/63.2 in (1,618/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.5 in (2858 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 40 ft (12.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3979 lbs (1805 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4872 lbs (2210 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 234 g/km |