The 2021-2025 BMW M3 Competition is a high-performance luxury sedan, defined by its powerful TwinPower Turbo inline-six engine (up to 530 hp) and aggressive styling, including the polarizing large kidney grille. Reviewers praise its tenacious acceleration (0-60 mph in as little as 2.8 seconds for xDrive models) and thrilling performance, often noting it hasn't lost its daily livability. Enthusiasts regard it as the core of the M brand. The M3 Competition is famous for delivering supercar performance in a practical 4-door sedan package. It is well suited for buyers seeking a potent daily driver that excels in both track capability and comfort, even with options like the carbon bucket seats. However, some find the manual transmission is limited to lower-powered models.
The BMW M3 Competition has high operating expenses. Maintenance and repairs, estimated at $14,868 over 10 years, are higher than average for a luxury sedan. Reliability is below average, with a higher probability of major repairs (41.71% in 10 years). Insurance costs are also elevated.
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