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Compare every BMW M3 variant sold new in Australia. 3 variants, from $163,700 to $183,500 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the BMW Australian website and updated weekly.
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The 2026 BMW M3 Sedan is a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan that appeals to driving enthusiasts who value manual transmission engagement, delivering 353kW and 550Nm from its 3.0-litre petrol engine with a commanding 10.1L/100km fuel consumption. Its standout strength is the manual gearbox itself-increasingly rare in modern performance cars-paired with genuine M-division engineering and a 5-star ANCAP safety rating for daily usability. Consider that annual running costs sit around $4072, plus the sedan's 480-litre boot is relatively modest for a family car, so practicality beyond performance driving matters.
Configure the Sedan ManualThe 2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan is a premium performance sedan that suits drivers wanting a practical daily driver with genuine track-day credentials, offering all-wheel-drive security and a spacious 480-litre boot alongside its 375kW turbocharged engine. Its standout strength is the combination of M-division engineering with xDrive all-wheel-drive traction, delivering 650Nm of torque in a surprisingly usable sedan package, backed by a 5-star ANCAP rating. The main consideration is running costs at roughly $4072 annually plus fuel consumption of 10.1L/100km, so factor these into your budget alongside the purchase price.
Configure the Competition xDrive SedanThe 2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive Touring is a high-performance wagon that combines everyday practicality with genuine track-capable dynamics, suiting buyers who want a genuinely quick family car with 375kW and 650Nm from its 3.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. Its standout strength is versatility-you get a 480-litre boot, 1800kg towing capacity and five-star ANCAP safety alongside M-division engineering, all wrapped in BMW's iconic styling. The main consideration is fuel consumption at 10.1L/100km combined, which translates to meaningful running costs; factor in the five-year warranty and estimated annual servicing around $4072 when assessing long-term affordability.
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