The 2026 model year continues to offer 3 distinct performance levels. The BMW M3 (Base) is the only version still available with a 6-speed manual transmission. It produces 473 hp and has a 0–60 mph time of 4.1 seconds.
The BMW M3 Competition features an 8-speed automatic with 503 hp and rear-wheel drive, reaching 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. The BMW M3 Competition xDrive is the flagship model which uses all-wheel drive and 523 hp to achieve a 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) time of 3.5 seconds.
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The BMW M3 is driven by purists and professionals who demand a dual-purpose machine that transitions seamlessly from a refined executive express to a track-ready powerhouse. The ideal driver prioritises mechanical feedback and customisable performance settings, often using the car as a high-status daily vehicle that can dominate a circuit on the weekend.
There are a number of compelling reasons to lease rather than buying, including low initial rental and regular monthly payments, accessing a brand-new vehicle for a set period of time and benefiting from optional maintenance packages. Perhaps the biggest incentive to lease when looking at a premium model like the BMW M3 is not being saddled with a vehicle that's depreciating and needs selling when you’re ready for an upgrade.
Here at Xcite Car Leasing, we're on hand to help you with any concerns you might have along your leasing journey and you get the peace of mind knowing we've been in business for more than 20 years.
The exact lease price for the BMW M3 will vary depending on the deals we are able to get at the time. We work with all of the UK’s leading finance companies as well as an extensive network of dealers across the country in order to find the very best leasing prices for you.
Naturally, the price will vary depending on the model, spec and any options you add to the car as well as the terms of the agreement including contract length, mileage allowance, maintenance package and the amount paid for the initial rental.
An all-electric BMW M3 is not currently available for sale but is scheduled for release around 2027–2028. It will be based on BMW’s new Neue Klasse platform and is expected to feature a quad-motor powertrain with over 1,000 horsepower. This EV will coexist with a new, updated petrol-powered M3.
The range-topping all-wheel-drive model produces 523 hp and can accelerate from 0–60 mph in under 3 seconds.The cockpit is dominated by a single piece of curved glass containing a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen running the refined iDrive 8.5 system.
A heated steering wheel is now standard across all M3 trims, and Competition models receive remote start as a standard feature. The parking assistance package, often cited as high value, adds a surround-view camera, self-parking, and a drive recorder that functions as a built-in dashcam.