2022 BMW M3 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The BMW M3 has long been the gold standard compact performance/luxury car. Though it has grown through the years (and become exclusively a...
The BMW M3 has long been the gold standard compact performance/luxury car. Though it has grown through the years (and become exclusively a sedan), it retains that artful blend of thrilling driving dynamics and premium refinement that has made it so popular. The standard M3 was redesigned for the 2021 model year, sporting a polarizing new grille. BMW is also introducing a more powerful Competition version as a 2022 model.
Behind the newly-elongated grates, a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six makes 473 horsepower in the standard M3, and 503 hp in the M3 Competition model. Buyers can select a six-speed manual or eight-speed M Sport automatic transmission. Power is routed to the rear wheels or—for the first time in an M3—available all-wheel drive (AWD).
The AWD M3 Competition can hit 60 mph from a standstill in just 3.4 seconds, according to BMW. The AWD system is capable of being run in pure rear-wheel drive (RWD) mode in case you want the more traditional M3 driving experience. The 2022 M3 returns an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined.
The M3 provides a fully digital instrument panel and is available with a head-up display that projects critical driver information. The M3 comes standard with leather upholstery, adorned with multiple M badges throughout. Other standard features include heated and power-adjustable front seats, multi-zone climate control, and the latest iteration of BMW iDrive with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The M3 can also be had with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as BMW’s clever gesture control system.
Standard safety features include forward-collision avoidance, lane-departure warning, automatic high beams, and front-and-rear parking sensors.
The 2022 BMW M3 starts at $70,895. The M3 Competition starts at $77,895. Both prices include destination.
What owners say
Honestly for the money...theres no better car out there! AWD, 500hp, 500lbs of torque, 4 seats...great interior and drives like a dream. I had the option to move onto another vehicle after my previous 22 M3 was totaled, i looked at mercedes or audi or cadillac but came back the M3! The only car i would consider is the M3 Touring Wagon that they opted to not release in the US :(
April 19, 2023The G80 M3 has been nothing short of controversial since we first laid eyes on it in 2020. While the appearance is rather polarizing what really matters is the experience you have behind the wheel and let me tell you it is a good one. The G80 M3 offers the most refined driving experience of any 3 Series to date. The I6 feels more reminiscent of an American V8 due to the large torque figures this M3 produces, but dont think for a second that the M3 has become all about power and nothing else like the AMG cars of the 2000s. The M3 does everything you want it to and so much more. If you do not care about the internet boys complaints about this cars appearance who have never actually driven one, then I guarantee buying one of these M3s would be one of the best purchases of your life.
September 7, 2023This car is amazing I owned other cars 2010 m5 and a 2013 Camaro 1le. This 2022 BMW M3 Competition series it the truth. Wonderful job at BMW with this car.
May 24, 2022Trims & specs
Base MSRP $70,100 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.0L 473 hp I6 | Cargo Capacity 13.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $73,000 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.0L 503 hp I6 | Cargo Capacity 13.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $77,100 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.0L 503 hp I6 | Cargo Capacity 13.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain AWD |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$70,100 - $77,100
Current avg. market price
$71,577
Trending down by 3.0% this month
April 2026 - October 2026
