BMW M3 2021– car dimensions: 4794 mm long, 1903 mm wide and 1437 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,805 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 480 litres.
The cabin uses a curved display with a 14.9-inch touchscreen plus iDrive controller. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, along with dual- or multi-zone automatic climate control. Front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, forward collision mitigation with braking, blind-spot detection, and lane-keeping assistance with departure warning are fitted as standard. Dynamic cruise control is included. more advanced adaptive and steering-assist versions sit in option packages. Heated power front seats and a Harman Kardon system round out daily usability.
Boot volume is 480 litres with the rear seats in place. The 40/20/40 split rear bench folds to extend space for longer items, though no expanded litre figure is published for the sedan.
Official data lists no braked or unbraked trailer load. Payload is listed at 480 kg. The car is not set up for towing or heavy work use.
The cabin feels sporty and driver-focused with standard multi-way power M Sport seats in Merino leather that include adjustable bolsters, lumbar support, and front heating for strong support on twisty roads or long trips. Optional carbon bucket seats cut weight and lock you in tighter while still offering heat and power adjustment. Adaptive M suspension softens the ride in Comfort mode without losing edge. Ambient lighting and quality materials add premium touch, though optional acoustic glass helps quiet wind and road noise better than standard glass.
EPA fuel economy 16 city/23 hwy mpg. WLTP combined around 9.7-10.2 l/100 km
Condition-based service intervals up to 30,000 km or 2 years
Standard front/side/head airbags, DSC with MDM, Active Protection, Active Guard
Driving Assistant with lane departure warning and collision warning standard
Park Distance Control and rear-view camera standard
4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty in key markets
The twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six drinks premium fuel and delivers EPA ratings of 16 mpg city and 23 hwy, or WLTP combined figures near 10 l/100 km that climb with hard driving. Highway runs can beat the numbers if you stay light on the throttle.
Servicing follows BMW Condition Based Service with oil and inspections typically every 10,000-15,000 miles or once a year, capped at 30,000 km or two years. Some markets include free maintenance for the first few years.
Safety kit covers multiple airbags, stability control that can be fully switched off for track use, Active Protection that preps belts and seats in a crash, and basic Driving Assistant for warnings. The related 3 Series earned five Euro NCAP stars. advanced packages add more aids like active cruise.
Living with the car means accepting higher fuel bills and the need for careful tire and brake monitoring given the performance setup. Merino leather and carbon parts hold up well with normal care, and the adaptive dampers keep daily drives usable.
Length 4794 mm, Width 1903 mm, Height 1437 mm, Wheelbase 2857 mm (M3 2021-)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Group Press technical specifications May 2024, autocosmos.com.ar/catalogo/2025/bmw/m3-sedan/competition/168694 and vigente page.