2025 BMW M3 Competition Will Make 523 HP
The BMW M3 gets new headlights for 2025, a new steering wheel, and more power.
- The 2025 BMW M3 is scheduled to hit the assembly line in July and will start at $77,175 for the rear-wheel drive model.
- BMW bumps the M3 Competition xDrive’s output to 523 hp, which is a 20 hp increase over the current model.
- BMW says the M3 Competition with xDrive can sprint to 60 mph in only 3.4 seconds.
BMW’s latest-generation M3 launched a handful of years ago, which means it’s time for a minor update. For 2025, BMW is adding some extra power to the M3 Competition with xDrive, shaking up the styling and adding some new tech to the interior. Also joining the interior is a new steering wheel.
Of course, the heart of the BMW M3 is still a 3.0-liter turbocharged I6. This 3.0-liter I6 carries over in almost every version of the M3, except the top-flight xDrive-equipped M3 Competition. That model gets a 20 hp bump from an upgraded engine management system and brings the grand total to 523 hp according to BMW.
While entry-level M3 owners might be disappointed about no bump in performance – there is a silver lining. The entry-level M3 will keep its manual transmission, with competition models sticking with the eight-speed automatic.
