BMW M3 TOURING

Name: BMW M3 M3 xDrive 530 Competition M 5dr Step Auto
Brand: BMW M3
SKU: 105959
Availability: InStock

M3 xDrive 530 Competition M 5dr Step Auto

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 234.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 155mph

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 234.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 155mph

BMW M3 Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
9
Handling
8
Comfort
7
Space
8
Styling
7
Build
8
Value
5
Equipment
7
Economy
6
Depreciation
8
Insurance
5

BMW's M3 Touring was the M division's very first compact estate. Jonathan Crouch reports on the updated version.

Ten Second Review

The Touring estate variant of BMW's M3 at last opened up ownership to family buyers of this iconic Munich-made super sports model. Tick off fiery performance, room for a trans-continental road trip and space for one potentially very queasy Labrador. Here's the improved version.

Background

British buyers love fast estates and they particularly love BMW's M3. It was surprising then, that the Munich maker never married the two things together until 2022. In that year, the M3 Touring was launched in late 2022 as part of the celebrations for the company's M division's 50th anniversary. This was the first time in seven generations of 3 Series that the full-fat M treatment had been applied to the Touring estate body style. Which we'd always thought odd given the success over the decades of Audi's RS4 Avant and the Mercedes-AMG C 63 estate. Prior to 2022, M division estate cars of any kind had in fact been rare - we'd only ever had two, based on older E34 and E61 versions of the larger M5, with only the latter ever offered in right hand drive. A concept M3 Touring version of the old E46 3 Series was made, but never productionised. So the introduction of this new M3 Touring was quite an event, a car then updated in mid-2024 to create the model we're going to look at here.

Driving Experience

Like the M3 saloon and the M4 coupe and convertible models, the M3 Touring comes only in Competition-spec form where in this updated guise it now offers 530hp (20hp more than before). As before, you can only have it with xDrive AWD. The dynamic set-up is pretty much identical to that of the M3 saloon and there's only a fractional acceleration penalty for the extra weight of the extended bodywork. The 62mph sprint time is 3.6s, en route to 174mph with the optional 'M Driver's' package fitted. There's 650Nm of torque from the S58 3.0-litre twin turbo straight six which, as with this model siblings, works through an 8-speed auto gearbox and an active M differential controlling both axles. With this updated model, peak torque is sustained for longer in the rev range, maxing out at 5,730rpm (it was 5,500rpm before). That uber-rapid potential is accompanied by a glorious roar from the active sports exhaust, whose soundtrack is one of the things you can alter either via this centre console 'Setup' button or the centre stack display's selectable 'M Menu'. Either way, you get to a screen allowing you to tailor your preferred drive settings and store your two most favoured combinations behind little red 'M1' and 'M2' tabs on the steering wheel - one perhaps for commuting, the other maybe for your favourite backroad. You can alter parameters for engine, transmission and steering; plus there are three 'chassis' options for the suppleness of the Adaptive M suspension with its electronically controlled damping; and two pedal feel settings for the M Compound brakes. Plus there's a centre console 'M Mode' button, which offers 'Road', 'Sport' and 'Track' settings, each of which changes the instrument display and the level of drive assistance system intervention. Braver folks can use the 'M Menu' to deactivate the DSC traction system and play with the track-orientated 'M Drift Analyser'. BMW's standard 'M Drive Professional' package also includes an 'M Laptimer', plus the brand has also redesigned the cooling and oil supply systems specially for circuit use.

Design and Build

Apart from the extended roofline and boxier rear end, the M3 Touring replicates the look of the M3 saloon. That means large vertical front air intakes, unique bumpers, flared wheel arches, side skirts and a quad-exit exhaust. Wheels are 19-inches in size at the front and 20-inches at the back. Visually, this model update is subtle, though M3 enthusiasts will spot the new arrow-shaped LED headlight designs, the smarter coloured alloy wheels and the redesigned M3 badging. The changes inside are as subtle as the exterior ones. There's a new flat-bottomed steering wheel which can now be trimmed in race-style alcantara (we'd tick that box); and various aluminium fascia trim pieces that were optional before are now standard. As before, the 12.3-inch instrument screen is accompanied by a 14.9-inch curved infotainment display, the latter considerably upgraded as part of this update. There's now 5G connectivity, a widget bar that can be customised with favourite driver functions, augmented reality tech for the navigation and a more streamlined system to connect the car with the provided MyBMW app. As before with this generation M3, there are grippy M Sport seats which can be cooled. Plus there are M-specific graphics for the bigger head-up display. Two adults will fit reasonably comfortably on the rear bench but it would be a squash for three. As for the estate compartment, well there's 500-litres of boot space (compare that to the 440-llitres available in the M3 saloon), capacity which you can extend in this Touring model by dropping the 40:20:40-split rear bench to free up 1,510-litres. There's a powered tailgate and a rear window that opens separately so that you can more easily put in smaller bags.

Market and Model

BMW says the M3 Touring offers 'variability and generosity in terms of transport capacities for eventful everyday mobility and fast-paced travel activities'. You wouldn't expect any that come cheap and it doesn't - and the asking price (around £92,000 at the time of this review) is £2,230 more than you'd pay for an M3 M xDrive Saloon. There are the same colour and trim combinations as the sedan too. There's also a wilder M3 CS Touring model available - for an equally wild asking price of just over £126,000. With the standard Competition version, you do at least get a lot of kit for the asking figure, particularly inside where signature M details include red accents for the M buttons on the M leather steering wheel and the start/stop button on the centre console. The selector lever with-Drivelogic switch is leather surfaced with an embedded M logo and stitching in M colours. An anthracite-coloured BMW Individual headliner and interior trim strips in Carbon Fibre High-gloss are standard. Fine-grain Merino black leather trim is standard as are M sport seats, which are electrically adjustable and heated. These seats have pronounced side bolsters, integrated head restraints and an illuminated model badge. Options include rubberised anti-slip rails that rise up from the boot floor after the tailgate has been closed, preventing items of luggage sliding around when cornering; and buttons to automatically fold the rear seats from the boot. Another highlight of the options list is the M Carbon bucket seats available for the driver and front passenger, which include CFRP in their construction and save 9.6kg over the standard M sport seats. These can be specified on their own or within the M Carbon Package.

Cost of Ownership

BMW has done what it can to make this car's S58 straight six as efficient as it can be and the result of that is a best possible combined fuel figure of 27.4mpg and a CO2 best of 233g/km. as you'd expect, this is much the same as an equivalent M3 saloon or M3 coupe. The BiK Benefit in Kind taxation rate is a lofty 37%. Insurance (group 43E) is as expensive as you'd expect from a car with this sort of potency under the bonnet, so younger drivers ought to ensure they can get halfway sensibly priced cover first. Residual values should hold up well too; used demand for this rather unique M3 should prove very healthy indeed. On to the warranty package. BMW's warranty only lasts for three years but it includes an Emergency breakdown service and at least it isn't mileage limited - unlike the comparable package you'd get as standard with a rival Audi. You can of course extent the warranty with either monthly or annual payments. There's a three year paintwork warranty and the usual 12 year anti-corrosion warranty.

Summary

BMW's pre-2022-era reticence to rival Mercedes and Audi by producing an estate version of its M3 was difficult to understand. Yes, there were Alpina B3 and D3 Touring models to plug the gap for an uber-quick 3 Series estate, but most potential buyers simply went and bought an RS4 Avant or a C 63 estate instead. Today though, they need to take this M3 Touring very seriously indeed, especially in this updated form. This is really the car that customers for the Munich maker's X3 M, X4 M, X5 M and X6 M SUV models ought to be buying. It's so much more satisfying, better looking and agile. Plus visually, you might, like us, think it has more pavement presence than any more conventional M3 or M4. Now all we need is a CSL version...

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

Active Guard
Automatic start/stop system
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW legal emergency call
BMW Live Cockpit Pro with Head up display including 12.3" instrument display and 14.9" high resolution control display with navigation function
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Condition based service
Cruise control with braking function
Door/boot open warning light
Electric boot lid
Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic
Language version English
Lights on warning
M drive buttons
Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
Oil temperature gauge
On board computer
On board diagnostics
Optimum shift indicator
Outside temperature display
Park distance control
Pull away assistant
Run flat indicator
Service interval indicator
Shifting point display
Smartphone integration
Speed limiter
Start/stop button in red
Variable sport steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Double joint spring strut front axle
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
M Adaptive suspension
M Drive Professional including track mode, laptimer, traction control & Drift analyser
M Sport differential
Safety battery terminal clamp
Sport automatic transmission with gearshift paddles

Entertainment

Auxiliary point for auxiliary devices
DAB radio with bluetooth music capability
Harman kardon surround sound audio system
Personal eSim

Exterior Features

Auto dimming driver's door mirror
Automatic headlights + automatic windscreen wipers
Automatic parking function on front passenger's exterior mirror
Black model designation badges
BMW high gloss shadow line with extended contents
BMW radiator grille, frameless, with horizontal double blind slats, black high-gloss, with model badge
Body colour bumpers
Bonnet and tailgate badge
Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof
Day time running light
Door mirror integrated indicators
Door sill finishers with aluminium inserts
Dynamic brake lights
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric folding door mirrors
Electrochromic exterior driver side mirror
Electrochromic interior rear view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function
Entry sills with aluminium inserts and model badge
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear bumper system
Front and rear plastic apron in vehicle colour
Front door sill strips in aluminium inlays with M3 inscription
Front electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
Headlight beam throw control
Heat protection, sun protection glazing
Heated washer jets
High gloss black lower bumper edges, side sills and diffuser edge binding
High gloss black M roof rails
LED 3rd brake light
LED tail lights with 3D L-shaped LED light design
M designation
Mirror glass aspheric on driver's side, convex on passenger side
Model logo
Rain sensor
Rear fog lights
Rear reflectors
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Reversing light
Roof fin and roof trim strips in Black high-gloss
Shark fin roof aerial
Strakes in front side panel, black matt/high-gloss black, with model badge
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

2 cupholders in front centre console
2 cupholders in rear armrest
2 rear head restraints
2 x 12 V Power sockets (luggage compartment and front centre console)
2 x USB Type C ports for charging and data transmission in front centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
40:20:40 split folding rear seat with through loading system
Ambient inside door handle light
Ambient lighting for storage compartment
Ambient lighting front and rear
Anthracite headlining
Battery in luggage compartment
Centre console armrest with storage compartment
Contour lighting for door trim
Driver/passenger sunvisors with ticket holders + illuminated vanity mirrors
Driving experience mode switch
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Dynamic ambient interior lighting
Electric front seats + driver memory
English handbook
Floor mats in velour
Front and rear door exit lights
Front door storage bins with bottle holder
Front footwell ambient lighting
Front interior light
Front isofix attachment + airbag deactivation
Front reading light
Front seat backrest width adjustment
Front seats lumbar support
Front/rear door armrests
Heated front seats
Height adjustable front headrests
Illuminated bow-type door handles in vehicle colour, driver's side with door lock
Interior mirror lighting
Isofix on 2nd row outer seats
Lockable/illuminated glovebox
Luggage compartment lighting
Multifunction steering wheel
Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in rear doors
Storage tray and compartment with cover in centre console
Through loading system
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Waterfall lighting for central air vent
Wireless charging tray

Packs

Connected package professional - M3
Extended storage pack - M3/M4
High gloss shadowline exterior trim pack - M3

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
ABS/EBD
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Brake energy regeneration
Brake fade compensation
Compound structure brake discs
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor
Curtain airbags
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Dry braking
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake
Front and rear head airbags
Front seat side impact airbags
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Hill start assist
M Sport seat belts
Rear child proof door locks
Seat occupancy detection for driver and passenger side
Seatbelt warning
Side impact protection
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure sensor
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Centre lock switch
Closing system with central locking
Electronic immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts
Remote central locking
Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm
Vehicle Key with 4 buttons including the integrated key

Trim

Galvanic embellisher for controls

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

72
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

241
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH

241
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL

234
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High

217
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High

204
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low

387
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium

242

Emissions - Lifecycle

End-of-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

0.6
In-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

11.1
Lifetime Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

26.3
Production Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes

14.6

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

2993
Compression Ratio

9.3:1
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

90
Engine Code

S58B30T0
Engine Layout

NORTH SOUTH
Fuel Delivery

TWIN TURBO
Gears

8 SPEED
Number of Valves

24
Transmission

SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

10.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

10.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

10.3
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High

9.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High

9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low

17.1
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium

10.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb

26.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

26.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

27.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High

29.4
WLTP - MPG - High

31.4
WLTP - MPG - Low

16.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium

26.6

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

No
Badge Engine CC

3.0
Badge Power

530
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

xDrive [530]
Coin Series

M3 Competition M
Generation Mark

1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

43E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Not Available
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist %

Not Available
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

15000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

Not Available
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

Not Available
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

3.6
Engine Power - BHP

530
Engine Power - KW

390
Engine Power - RPM

6250
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

479
Engine Torque - MKG

66.3
Engine Torque - NM

650
Engine Torque - RPM

2750
Top Speed

155

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

275/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear

285/30 R20
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

DOUBLE SPOKE - 826M
Wheel Type

20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1446
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

4801
Wheelbase

2857
Width

1903
Width (including mirrors)

2068

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

59
Gross Vehicle Weight

2370
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1510
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

500
Max. Loading Weight

505
Max. Roof Load

75
Minimum Kerbweight

1865
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

12.6

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	37%	£2739.54	£547.91	£1095.82
2027/28	37%	£2739.54	£547.91	£1095.82
2028/29	38%	£2813.58	£562.72	£1125.43
2029/30	39%	£2887.63	£577.53	£1155.05

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