M3 (sedan, manual)
$169,600 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol
- Fuel use
- 10.1 L/100 km
- Drive
- RWD
Manual purist pick. RWD only, the analogue M3 in 2026.
BMW
2026 BMW M3
Performance luxury sedan and wagon
On sale nowPetrol
From $169,600 plus on-road costs
The G80 M3 is the sixth-generation M3 and the first to be offered globally with a wagon body, the M3 Touring.
From$169,600+ORC
Engine3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol
Fuel use10.1 to 10.5 L/100 km
Seats5
Boot480 L
Warranty3 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the M3 yet. On paper, $169,600 plus on-roads entry for the manual, and real-world drive-away tops $190k. ANCAP has not rated the M3.
Why consider it
- First M3 Touring ever, 500 L of boot with 390 kW from the S58 six.
- Manual gearbox still available in 2026, RWD only.
- 3.5 second 0 to 100 from the Competition M xDrive.
What to know
- Touring only sold in M xDrive auto spec, no manual or RWD option.
- Polarising kidney grille design.
- BMW 3-year warranty is short for the price compared to Korean rivals.
Who it suits
Manual purists, wagon lovers, track-day xDrive owners and family fast-car buyers who want the most versatile M3 in nameplate history.
Small families
5 seats
Keen drivers
Pace and poise
Premium buyers
Cabin quality up top
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol
Powertrain
10.1 to 10.5 L/100 km
Claimed fuel use
Combined cycle.
3 yrs / unlimited km
Warranty
Grades and pricing
4 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Fuel use | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 (sedan, manual) | $169,600 +ORC | 3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol | 10.1 L/100 km | RWD | Manual purist pick. RWD only, the analogue M3 in 2026. |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | $187,400 +ORC | 3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol | 10.2 L/100 km | AWD | |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Touring | $189,400 +ORC | 3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol | 10.4 L/100 km | AWD | |
| M3 CS Touring | $253,900 +ORC | 3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol | 10.5 L/100 km | AWD |
M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan
$187,400 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol
- Fuel use
- 10.2 L/100 km
- Drive
- AWD
M3 Competition M xDrive Touring
$189,400 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol
- Fuel use
- 10.4 L/100 km
- Drive
- AWD
M3 CS Touring
$253,900 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L twin-turbo I6 petrol
- Fuel use
- 10.5 L/100 km
- Drive
- AWD
Practicality and safety
5 seats
Seating
480 L
Boot space
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
RWD or AWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want a V8 (Mercedes-AMG C63 S E PHEV), a wagon manual or RWD spec (the Touring is xDrive auto only), or a cheaper RWD coupe (Toyota GR Supra).
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 BMW M3 in Australia?
Pricing opens at $169,600 plus on-roads for the M3 (sedan, manual) and tops out at $253,900 plus on-roads for the M3 CS Touring, across 4 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
Is the BMW M3 still available with a manual gearbox?
Yes. The base M3 sedan ships with a 6-speed manual and is rear-wheel drive only. The Competition models and the Touring are 8-speed M Steptronic automatic only.
How fast is the BMW M3 Competition M xDrive?
BMW claims 3.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, courtesy of the 390 kW, 650 Nm 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six paired with M xDrive AWD.
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The BMW M3 in full
The G80 M3 is the sixth-generation M3 and the first to be offered globally with a wagon body, the M3 Touring. All Australian M3s use the S58 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six. Three drivetrains for Australia: M3 manual RWD, M3 Competition RWD auto, M3 Competition M xDrive auto, plus the M3 Touring Competition M xDrive flagship.
From$169,600+ORC
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