The 2025 BMW M3 is a Car and Driver Editor’s Choice pick this year. Check out the five most exciting features of this standout luxury sports sedan, which received an interior and exterior refresh for 2025.

1. Thrilling Engine Options
The base M3 features a 473-horsepower engine that delivers 406 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain achieves a zero-to-60 time of 3.9 seconds. The upgraded 523-horsepower twin-turbo inline-six gets you to 60 miles per hour in 2.7 seconds. It also shows off a quarter-mile time of 10.7 seconds at 129 miles per hour. Select a six-speed manual with rear-wheel drive or an eight-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive.
2. Performance-Centered Design
The driver-focused M3 incorporates standard sport-tuned suspension, quad tailpipes, and adaptive dampers. It also has 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels with high-performance tires, adjustable drive modes, and a carbon fiber roof. You can upgrade the M3 with carbon ceramic brakes and a drive recorder to track and play back your best runs. The strong brakes have a stopping distance of 295 feet from 100 miles per hour.
3. Intuitive Infotainment
The M3 runs the BMW Drive 8.5 infotainment software on an expansive 14.9-inch curved touchscreen display with a 12.3-inch driver information display. You’ll have standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two USB ports, voice recognition, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon premium stereo system with satellite radio. You can add a wireless charging pad, gesture controls, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
4. Spacious, High-End Cabin
The handsome cabin of the M3 features microsuede and carbon fiber accents, Merino leather upholstery, and heated power-adjustable sport seats. It comfortably accommodates up to five people and has above-average trunk space of 13 cubic feet. You can add the convenience of a power tailgate and remote start.
Lightweight bolstered front carbon-fiber seats, a power sunroof, ventilated front seats, and a synthetic suede-wrapped steering wheel are available. Standard comfort features include dual-zone automatic climate control and a heated steering wheel. This model also comes with a standard universal garage door opener and ambient interior lighting.
5. High-Tech Driver Assistance
The M3 has many standard driver assistance features such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, forward collision warning, automatic braking, front and rear parking sensors, traffic sign recognition, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and lane-departure warning.
Adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera, traffic jam assist, evasive steering assist, a head-up display, hands-free parking, and adaptive headlights are also available.
You’ll love the power and innovation of the 2025 M3, offered in three exceptional trims and a palette of 15 stylish exterior hues. Visit Bill Dodge Auto Group in Westbrook, ME today to experience life behind the wheel.

