The BMW M3, the performance sedan that has long set the benchmark in its class, receives a series of updates for the 2025 model year, further refining its winning formula of power, precision, and practicality.

For 2025, the M3 lineup continues with the standard model and the more powerful Competition variant, both available with rear-wheel drive or BMW‘s xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The standard M3 maintains its 473-horsepower output from the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six engine, paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission.

The M3 Competition sees a slight power bump for 2025, with output increasing from 503 to 518 horsepower. This boost in power, combined with the rapid-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission, allows the M3 Competition xDrive to accelerate from 0-60 mph in a blistering 3.4 seconds.

Visually, the 2025 M3 receives subtle updates, including revised LED headlights and taillights. The controversial large kidney grille remains, continuing to be a polarizing design element. New paint options and wheel designs offer additional personalization choices.

Inside, the M3 benefits from BMW‘s latest iDrive 8.5 infotainment system, featuring improved graphics and functionality. The curved display combining the digital instrument cluster and central touchscreen remains, offering a modern and driver-focused cockpit.

For 2025, BMW has also enhanced the M3’s already impressive dynamics with an updated adaptive suspension system, offering an even better balance between comfort and performance. The optional carbon-ceramic brakes continue to be available for those seeking maximum track performance.

Safety features receive an upgrade with the latest version of BMW‘s Driving Assistance Professional package, which includes enhanced autonomous emergency braking and a more advanced adaptive cruise control system.

With a starting price expected to be around $74,000 for the standard M3 and $78,000 for the M3 Competition, the 2025 BMW M3 continues to offer a compelling blend of performance, luxury, and everyday usability. Its combination of power, precision handling, and practicality ensures it remains a top choice in the high-performance luxury sedan segment.