Performance saloon, 2021–present

BMW M3 Competition (G80) specifications

The sports saloon with the straight-six. The Competition adds 20 PS over the standard M3 and, in this form, still sends everything to the rear wheels.

BMW M3 Competition
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503 hp
Power (375 kW at 6,250 rpm)
650 Nm
Torque (479 lb-ft)
3.9 s
0–100 km/h
250 km/h
Top speed

Full specifications

BMW M3 Competition (G80), Europe figures. Manufacturer claims.
Years2021–present
ClassPerformance saloon
Engine3.0 L, S58
LayoutInline-6
AspirationTwin-turbocharged
Power503 hp (375 kW, 510 PS)
Torque650 Nm (479 lb-ft)
Power at6,250 rpm
0–100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed250 km/h
DriveRWD
Gearbox8-speed automatic
DifferentialActive M Differential (electronically controlled, rear)
MarketEurope
  • European-market figures for the rear-drive Competition (510 PS, which is 503 hp). The xDrive version is quicker to 100 km/h. Top speed rises to 290 km/h with the M Driver's Package.

Spec card

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BMW M3 Competition spec card: 503 hp, 650 Nm, 3.0-litre S58

Compared with the standard BMW 3 Series

The BMW M3 Competition is the performance version of the BMW 3 Series. For the standard car, see the BMW 3 Series specifications, with every engine and trim.

Head to head

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