Owners give this generation BMW M3 (2021-current) a 3.7 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 67% recommend it. These figures are based on 3 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2026 BMW M3

"ONE OF THE BEST M3'S EVER"

"If you know how to drive a car w 500+ hp rear wheel drive , I can comfortably say this beast is one of the best performance cars out there on the road, fast, quick , constant acceleration up to 180mph without slipping on performance, handles great, sexy looks, comfortable and intimidates everything else around. If I have to complain, there would be only one issue , that is the brakes. Upgrade to a high performance brake pads from its original m3. thats all really, what a fun ride! Highly recommend the BMW Performance race school if you wanna up your game."

"M3 braking problems"

"The brakes are good but sometimes! From the beginning I complained about the brakes and bmw said it’s normal. It keeps happening random and almost crashed because of it so I took it back with a video of the issue then bmw said it doesn’t have a fix for it. The other day in the rain it was acting up causing me to crash so be careful buying m3 m4 because my friends having same issues with his m4 been happening since 6k miles"

"GO FOR IT!"

"An amazing sports car and a daily driver, I can't get enough of. No regrets, just good times. Buy it and don't look back!"

Overall 2026 BMW M3 Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2026 BMW M3 is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2026 BMW M3 quality a 4 out of 5.

2026 BMW M3 Reliability

The 2026 BMW M3 receives an average consumer rating of 3.7 overall and a 3.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2026 M3 Features

According to drivers of the 2026 M3, here are some of its best features:

Power, looks, feel, performance
Amazing car looks great drives nice
Smile factory

2026 M3 Safety

2026 BMW M3 Safety Features

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Stability Control
Blind-Spot Alert
Collision Warning System
Emergency & Security Services
Front & Rear Parking Sensors
Front Head Curtain Airbag
Front Side Airbag
Lane Departure Warning System
Rear Head Curtain Airbag
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear View Camera
Surround View Camera

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2026 BMW M3 Styles

Style

Horsepower

Engine

Cargo Capacity

Torque

0-60

Top Speed

Curb Weight

Base Style

473 @ 6250 RPM

6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter

6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter

6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	3840 lbs.
	EPA Passenger	95.0 cu.ft.
	Fuel Capacity	15.6 gallons
	Front Head Room	40.6 inches
	Front Leg Room	41.6 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	5
	Minimum Ground Clearance	4.7 inches
	Overall Length	189.1 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	56.0 inches
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	16.9 cu.ft.
	Turning Diameter	40.0 feet
	Wheel Base	112.5 inches
	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	5071 lbs.
	Payload Capacity	1058 lbs.
	Width with mirrors	81.4 inches

Exterior

	Adaptive Headlights	Available
	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	4 doors
	Power Folding Exterior Mirrors	Available
	LED Headlights	Available
	Rear Spoiler	Available

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	RWD
	Transmission Type	Manual
	6 speed	Available
	Recommended Fuel	Premium
	Parking Assist System	Available

Performance

	Horsepower	473 @ 6250 RPM
	Torque	406 @ 6130 rpm
	Engine	6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter
	0 to 60	4.1 seconds
	Top Speed	155 mph

Warranty

	Basic	4 years / 50000 miles
	Powertrain	4 years / 50000 miles
	Corrosion	12 years / Unlimited miles

Comfort & Convenience

Heated Steering Wheel
Integrated Garage Door Opener
Interior Ambient Lighting

Entertainment

Premium Radio
Satellite Radio
Bluetooth Streaming Audio

Interior

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Power Windows
Rear Window Defroster
Steering Wheel Controls
Tilt Steering Wheel
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Folding Rear Seat
Heated Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Security

Alarm System

Technology

Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Cruise Control
Hands Free Phone
Navigation System
Remote Keyless Entry
Internet Access
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry
Push-Button Engine Start
Touch Screen Monitor
USB Port
Voice Recognition System
Real-Time Traffic Information

2026 BMW M3 Safety

2026 BMW M3 Safety Technology

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Stability Control
Blind-Spot Alert
Collision Warning System
Emergency & Security Services
Front & Rear Parking Sensors
Front Head Curtain Airbag
Front Side Airbag
Lane Departure Warning System
Rear Head Curtain Airbag
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear View Camera
Surround View Camera

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