BMW M3 Competition Sedan (2024) Price & Specs
Wondering what the latest (390 kW) version of the G80-generation BMW M3 Competition Sedan will cost you in South Africa? Well, we have local pricing…
Revealed as recently as May 2024, the updated version of the G80-generation BMW M3 Competition Sedan generates an increased output of 390 kW. While the new M3 Touring has been hogging the headlines in South Africa, we’ve now come across local pricing for the high-performance saloon.
According to BMW SA’s online configurator, the latest M3 Competition Sedan is priced from R2 208 002 (including VAT and CO2 emissions tax) in Mzansi. For the record, that means the sedan costs R20 840 less than the G81-generation estate, which currently kicks off at R2 228 842.
Interestingly, in either case, the local configurator forces the selection of the otherwise-optional M Alcantara steering wheel, which is priced at R10 000. We’ve included that number in the figures above since the website says “it is currently not possible to remove the desired option” due to “product updates”.
As a reminder, the M3 Competition Sedan employs the same twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight-6 petrol engine as its Touring sibling, which sends 390 kW (up from 375 kW) and 650 Nm to all 4 wheels. That peak torque figure is now available across a wider rev range, from 2 750 r/min through to 5 730 r/min.
Endowed with an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard, the super-saloon sees off the 0-100 kph sprint in a claimed 3.5 seconds, making it a tenth quicker to the mark than the estate. In South Africa, the M Driver’s Package is included as standard, which sees the top speed pegged at 290 kph (interestingly, some 10 kph higher than that of the Touring).
This update includes a revised LED headlamp design, while the model badge on the bootlid is now accented by a silver-hued surround. The Munich-based automaker has also applied the latest BMW Operating System 8.5 software to the curved display, with the latter comprising a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen.
Available extras in South Africa include various exterior paint colours (culminating in BMW Individual hues for R69 000), new upholstery options (up to R42 000), the M Carbon exterior package (R90 000), M Carbon ceramic brakes (R190 000), M carbon bucket seats (R95 000), Driving Assist Professional (R23 800), acoustic glazing (R9 000), front-seat ventilation (R17 000) and steering-wheel heating (R5 000).
How much does the BMW M3 Competition cost in SA?
BMW M3 Competition Sedan M xDrive – R2 208 002
BMW M3 Competition Touring M xDrive – R2 228 842
The prices above include BMW’s 2-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan (as well as the M Alcantara steering wheel, a R10 000 option forced by the configurator).
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