BMW M3, Price, Specs & Review
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. This page also covers 1 previous-generation variant, kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are shown only where we hold BMW's own printed price, as the price when new, never a current offer.
Data checked: specs 27 Sep 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
BMW M3
From $163,700 RRP
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1 / 2BMW M3
Manual · 3L Petrol
Data checked: specs 7 Aug 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Recalls: None open on our record for this car (1 for other years of the M8, X5, X6, X7, 7 SERIES, 8 SERIES, M3, M4). Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Est. drive away (VIC), excludes stamp duty
RRP, before on-road costs
Variants
Cost to own, est.
from $831/wk in VIC
Excludes insurance: No data for this car.
Made up of, per week
- Repayment estimate$734 (≈$3,180/mo)
- Fuel$61
- Rego + CTP$18
- Servicing$10
- Tyres$8
- InsuranceNo data
Assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year at $2.10/L premium 98 (the site default price). VIC rego + CTP. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Luxury car tax applies: the price is above the $80,809 standard threshold (ATO, FY2026-27).
Repayment estimate≈$734/wk(≈$3,180/mo)
$5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. No balloon. An estimate, not financial advice, a quote or an offer of credit.
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~$165,160 drive away (est. VIC, excl. stamp duty)From $163,700 RRP, excl. on-road costs. Estimate incl. VIC rego + CTP and est. dealer delivery, but not stamp duty. We don't hold this car's CO2 figure, which Victoria stamp duty depends on, so there is no stamp duty figure here. Confirm with the dealer.
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Estimated running cost & resale value5-year modelled estimates
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
from $221,077
over 5 years, excludes resale value
$5,055
a year to run (parts we hold)
Excludes insurance: No data for this car.
* Cash outlay over 5 years: the deposit, the repayments and the running costs. Excludes resale value. Repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year in VIC. Fuel from the manufacturer's official consumption figure; servicing from the manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we hold it, otherwise No data; tyres are a typical figure for the type of car; insurance is No data until a disclosed reference quote exists. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Depreciation Analysis
48%
retained after 5 years
$78,576
estimated 5yr value
-$85,124
total depreciation
Depreciation estimates are modelled from typical retention curves for each vehicle type, not from recorded resale data for this specific car. Actual resale values may vary significantly based on condition, mileage, service history, market conditions, and other factors. This is not financial advice.
Tyres: 275/35 R19 front / 285/30 R20 rear, as fitted
Check tyre prices at Tyroola(opens in a new tab)Staggered means the rear tyres are a different size from the fronts, so they can't be rotated front to back.
Rear size 285/30 R20(opens in a new tab)Opens a search for 275/35 R19, the front size. Tyroola is an online tyre retailer, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Warranty, servicing & roadside
5 yr
unlimited km · 12yr rust
$2,575
5-year total
3 yr
fixed term
Good to know
- Warranty transfers to the next owner (helps resale)
Terms sourced from the manufacturer (official page), last checked 24 Jul 2026.
Warranty, servicing and roadside terms are as published by the manufacturer and can change or have conditions. Confirm current terms with the manufacturer or a dealer before purchase.
Servicing
Interval
No data
First service due
No data
Capped-price servicing
Yes
Scheduled cost, years 1-3
No data
Scheduled cost, years 1-5
No data
Servicing and your warranty
Servicing at any qualified mechanic keeps the warranty
Where the service follows BMW’s schedule, as BMW’s terms print it.
Terms read 28 October 2026See BMW’s terms
“You may have the normal periodic maintenance performed by an outlet not authorised by BMW. However, BMW can only recommend authorised BMW dealers, as it has control of the equipment, spare parts and training standards of those dealers. Therefore, this BMW (New Vehicle) Supplementary Warranty will not cover a claim to the extent to which it has been caused by poor servicing performed by an outlet not authorised by BMW.”
What the ACCC says
“Consumers can choose an independent repairer to service and repair their vehicle knowing it's mandatory for car manufacturers to make service and repair information available.” and “Voluntary warranties cannot replace, change or take away the automatic rights consumers have.” ACCC, new and second-hand cars
On warranties, the ACCC says: “The terms and conditions of a warranty may require the consumer to do certain things in order to keep the warranty.” ACCC, warranties
Consumer-law note current as of 29 October 2026. Quoted from the ACCC's own pages. For this car's warranty, the manufacturer's booklet and terms are the authority.
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Not rated by ANCAP: 2026 BMW M3 Sedan Manual
ANCAP's published record does not give this variant a rating.
See ANCAP's recordRecalls on the federal register
None open on our record · 1 for other years of the M3None open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
▶1 notice for other years of the M3(each prints its own year range; they do not cover this car on our record)
▶REC-00013210 Jun 2021Years on the notice: 2019 - 2020Due to a manufacturing fault in the hydraulic unit brake booster, panic braking could cause loss of brake power assistance and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) without prior warning.
- Models on the notice:
- M8, X5, X6, X7, 7 SERIES, 8 SERIES, M3, M4
- Year range on the notice:
- 2019 - 2020
- Campaign:
- 00 34 5502 00
- What the notice says to do:
- Consumers can contact an authorised BMW Service partner, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair. Consumers can also contact BMW Group Australia via the BMW Group Australia website: https://www.bmw.com.au For further information, consumers can go to the BMW Group Australia website, and using either their vehicle's VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding Technical Action, or an outstanding safety recall. https://www.recall.bmw.com.au/
The register does not publish whether a campaign is complete, so a listed campaign may already be fixed on your car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before relying on this list; a recall covers the builds the notice lists, not every car of a model.
Safety Features
30 confirmed · 31 no dataBMW M3 by model year
2026 BMW M3 · G80 (2020-)
3 variants · from $163,700–$183,5002020 BMW M3 · G80 (2020-)
1 variantFull Specifications
Engine & Drivetrain9 itemsEngine Size 3L · Cylinders 6 · Engine Layout Inline
Dimensions & Weights11 itemsLength 4,801 mm · Width 1,903 mm · Height 1,437 mm
Towing & Load3 itemsTowing (Braked) 1,800 kg · Towing (Unbraked) 750 kg · Towball Download 180 kg
Fuel & Economy4 itemsCombined 10.1 L/100km · Fuel Tank 59L · Minimum RON RON 98
Technology & Connectivity16 itemsTouchscreen Size 12.3" · Digital Cluster Size 12.3" · Apple CarPlay
13 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Driver Assistance & Safety11 itemsAutonomous Emergency Braking · Adaptive Cruise Control · Cruise Control
21 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Cameras & Parking4 itemsReversing Camera · 360-Degree Camera · Front Parking Sensors
3 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Audio System5 itemsSpeakers 16 speakers · Premium Audio Brand Harman Kardon · Premium Audio
1 further feature is not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover it. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks it.
Comfort & Convenience11 itemsClimate Zones 2-zone · Seat Material Merino leather · Dual Zone Climate
37 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes10 itemsWheel Size 19" · Wheel Material Alloy · Tyre Setup Staggered setup
4 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Lighting & Visibility9 itemsLED Headlights · LED Daytime Running Lights · Auto High Beam
10 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Off-Road Capability2 itemsGround Clearance 140mm · Hill Descent Control
13 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Warranty & Servicing5 itemsNew Vehicle Warranty 5 years / unlimited km · Roadside Assistance 3 years · Anti-Corrosion Warranty 12 years
Price tracker
Standing price
$163,700 RRP before on-road costs
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
UK specifications — not the Australian certification
This model has not been certified for sale in Australia yet, so there is no ADR fuel label and no Green Vehicle Guide record for it. The figures below are the manufacturer's own WLTP numbers, published here so you can size the car up early. Expect the Australian figures to differ. Local pricing, warranty and any ANCAP rating are unknown and deliberately left blank rather than estimated.
Overview
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 for daily usability. Consider that the sedan's 480-litre boot is relatively modest for a family car, so practicality beyond performance driving matters.
Quick Insights
How this car rates on what Australian buyers care about most
Economy & Emissions
Combined
10.1 L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figures
Cost per 100km
~$21.21
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km
Minimum RON
RON 98
Fuel Tank
59L
Est. Range
~584 km
Range in the real world
How far a tank really takes you once speed, load and towing are counted, not just the lab figureTowing and load
The 4WD and load hardware this variant lists, the rig calculator, the load plans and the cost to towCost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no GCM for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Child seats and anchors
5 seats
| Row | ISOFIX | Top tether |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row | 2 | 3 |
ISOFIX lower anchors clip a compatible child seat straight to the car's frame.
Top tether straps stop a forward-facing seat pitching in a crash. Australian law requires a tether on every forward-facing child seat.
Dimensions and capacity
Length
4,801 mm
Width
1903 mm
Height
1437 mm
Wheelbase
2857 mm
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
GVM
2,210 kg
Payload
505 kg
Boot (seats up)
480L
Ground Clearance
140 mm
Towing (Braked)
1,800 kg
Turning Circle
11 m
AU Licence
Car licence (C class) ✓
Built for quietness
- Acoustic glassNo data
- Active noise cancellationNo data
- Low-profile tyres (35)
Indicators from the manufacturer's equipment list and the car's own specification. CarSorted has not measured this car's cabin noise.
Specifications
Year
2026
Body Style
Sedan
Fuel Type
Petrol
Powertrain
ICE
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
RWD
Seats
5
ANCAP Rating
Not rated by ANCAP
Tyre & Sidewall Comparison
BMW M3 Sedan Manual
Staggered setupFront
96mm wall
275/35 R19
Low profile
Rear
86mm wall
285/30 R20
Low profile
Staggered means the rear tyres are a different size from the fronts, so they can't be rotated front to back.
Drawn at a shared scale across the compared cars and across both ends of a staggered car, so a bigger tyre is genuinely bigger. Sidewall view shows wall height (profile); tread view shows width. Price band is an indicative fitted cost, budget brand (low) to premium brand (high), for four of the one size or for two fronts plus two rears where the car is staggered, unless a verified set price is on file. Actual prices vary by brand, retailer and fitting.
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Factory size (this car)
275/35R19
Geometry from nominal sizes. Ride height is the axle centre, not guard clearance. VSB14 class: passenger car (+15mm / -26mm); check your placard and a certifier before fitting.
Performance
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Technology & Connectivity
13 confirmed · 7 no dataAudio System
Audio Brand
Harman Kardon
Speakers
16
Premium Audio
Yes
Body Type
Sedan
Traditional 4-door body with separate boot. Low centre of gravity provides excellent handling and fuel efficiency.
5
Seats
480L
Boot
1,800kg
Towing
Best For
- Commuting
- Highway driving
- Fuel economy
- Smooth ride
Considerations
- Limited cargo space vs SUV
- Lower ride height
- Less ground clearance
Fuel & Powertrain
Fuel Type
Petrol
What the car runs on
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Propulsion technology
Petrol
Petrol engine. Standard internal combustion engine running on unleaded fuel.
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Pricing disclaimer: Displayed prices are based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) and estimated drive-away price, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes based on a Melbourne, VIC location. Prices may vary between states and territories. Additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers. Always confirm final pricing with your local authorised dealer.
Specifications: Vehicle specifications, features, and images are sourced from manufacturer data and may represent higher-spec variants. Standard equipment varies by variant. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision.
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Official Data Sources:
The AAA's Real-World Testing Program drives each car it tests over a roughly 93 km route of public roads around Geelong and measures its fuel or energy use (and an EV's range), printed beside the lab figure.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may contain errors. Always verify with your dealer before purchase.
BMW M3: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade
Every figure below is read off BMW’s Australian documents for the 3 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.
Price band of each powertrain
| Powertrain | Grades | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3 | $163,700 to $183,500RRP |
Petrol: Sedan Manual, Competition xDrive Sedan and Competition xDrive Touring
Fuel or energy a year, estimated
- Petrol: about $3,180 to $3,280 a yearEstimate: 15,000 km a year, $2.10/L premium petrol, certified on the WLTP test rather than ADR 81/02
Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.
Warranty and servicing
- New-car warranty
- 5yr / unlimited km
- Service interval
- No data
- Capped-price servicing
- Published for 3 of 3 grades.
ANCAP, by exact grade
- Not rated by ANCAP
A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.
Safety recalls on the BMW M3
None of the recall notices we have verified is matched to the grades listed here. That is a statement about our register, not a clearance: check a specific car by VIN on the government’s Product Safety Australia recalls register before you buy.
1 more verified notice is matched to other BMW M3 rows we hold, not to the grades above(show)
- Due to a manufacturing fault in the hydraulic unit brake booster, panic braking could cause loss of brake power assistance and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) without prior warning. Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2020. REC-000132 on the government register
Size, capacity and weights across the grades
| Figure | Across the grades | Grades holding it |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,801 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Height | 1,437 to 1,446 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Kerb weight | 1,705 to 1,780 kg | 2 of 3 |
| Boot space | 480 to 500 L | 3 of 3 |
| Fuel tank | 59 L | 3 of 3 |
What BMW's spec sheet does not print
We read the document and it does not carry these figures. That is a finished question, not a gap we have not looked at.
- service interval (distance) · 3 grades, read 6 Nov 2026 · bmw.com.au
- service interval (months) · 1 grade, read 15 Nov 2026 · bmw.com.au
Every BMW M3 variant in Australia, compared
3 variants of the BMW M3 are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
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Every BMW M3 variant in Australia, compared
3 variants of the BMW M3 are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
Sedan Manual2026$163,700353kW / 550Nm10.1L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figuresRWD5
BMW M3 Sedan Manual
- Power
- 353kW
- Torque
- 550Nm
- 0–100
- 4.2s
- Fuel use
- 10.1L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figures
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,800kg
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 for daily usability. Consider that the sedan's 480-litre boot is relatively modest for a family car, so practicality beyond performance driving matters.
Configure the Sedan ManualCompetition xDrive Sedan2026$181,500390kW / 650Nm10.2L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figuresAWD5
BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan
- Power
- 390kW
- Torque
- 650Nm
- 0–100
- 3.5s
- Fuel use
- 10.2L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figures
- Gearbox
- Auto
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,800kg
The 2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan is a 5-seat petrol sedan with all four wheels driven and an automatic gearbox. It's $181,500 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. Fuel use is 10.2L/100km on the combined cycle, and it carries a 59-litre fuel tank. The boot takes 480 litres with the seats up. There's no ANCAP rating on record, so it suits someone after a fast four-door who can live without that rating to go on.
Configure the Competition xDrive SedanCompetition xDrive Touring2026$183,500390kW / 650Nm10.4L/100kmAWD5
BMW M3 Competition xDrive Touring
- Power
- 390kW
- Torque
- 650Nm
- 0–100
- 3.6s
- Fuel use
- 10.4L/100km
- Gearbox
- Auto
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,800kg
The 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 390kW and 650Nm from its 3.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. Its standout strength is versatility-you get a 500-litre boot and 1800kg towing capacity alongside M-division engineering, all wrapped in BMW's iconic styling. The main consideration is fuel consumption at 10.4L/100km combined; factor in the five-year warranty when assessing long-term affordability.
Configure the Competition xDrive Touring
