2026 BMW M3 Overview

The BMW M3 is a top-performing vehicle in its class, consistently ranking first in several categories. It is considered the best among performance luxury small cars, outperforming 34 other vehicles. It also holds the top spot in the performance luxury compact cars category, surpassing 28 other cars. Furthermore, the BMW M3 is recognized for its power, ranking first on the list of luxury compact cars with the most horsepower. This consistent high ranking indicates that the BMW M3 is a leading choice for those seeking a compact luxury car with exceptional performance and power.

2026 BMW M3 Ratings

BMW M3

Overall Score: 7.100000 / 10

Reliability: 6.600000 / 10

Retained Value: 7.600000 / 10

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BMW M3 Depreciation and Resale Value

$ Depreciation: 42602

% Depreciation: 0.54339225

% Residual Value: 0.45660775

$ Resale Value: 35798

% Typical Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation: 0.51152734

Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation Range: 0.43209812 - 0.57076625

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2026 BMW M3 Rankings

BMW M3

#1 of 3 in Best Manual Transmission Luxury Small Cars

#1 of 2 in Best Luxury Small Cars Under $80k

#2 of 35 in Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

#3 of 35 in Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

#7 of 35 in Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

#10 of 35 in Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars

#19 of 35 in Best Luxury Small Cars

#19 of 35 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

#26 of 35 in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

#28 of 30 in Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars

#30 of 35 in Best Gas Mileage Luxury Small Cars

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Used Car Pricing

BMW M3

Here's what the prices look like for a used BMW M3 for different model years. A 3-year-old used BMW M3 averages 82517.631679 while a 5-year-old used BMW M3 is 68146.241026.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2025 BMW M3 (1 year old)	91939.450581
2024 BMW M3 (2 years old)	89931.308026
2023 BMW M3 (3 years old)	82517.631679
2022 BMW M3 (4 years old)	74887.256831
2021 BMW M3 (5 years old)	68146.241026
2018 BMW M3 (8 years old)	53800.592466
2017 BMW M3 (9 years old)	45706.803922
2016 BMW M3 (10 years old)	40635.641026

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2024 BMW M3 - 45 Deals Out of 119 Listings
2023 BMW M3 - 64 Deals Out of 181 Listings
2022 BMW M3 - 43 Deals Out of 81 Listings

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