2025 BMW M3 Competition G81 LCI Auto M xDrive

This 2025 BMW M3 Competition Touring combines the pace and precision expected of BMW's M division with the practical shape of a five-door wagon. The G81 LCI body style gives the car a useful load area without moving away from the focused character of the M3, making it a distinctive choice for drivers who want serious performance and everyday versatility in the same vehicle.

At its centre is a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder petrol engine producing 390kW and 650Nm. The engine is paired with an eight-speed Sports Automatic transmission and BMW's 4X4 On Demand drivetrain, giving the M3 Competition the ability to deploy its considerable output effectively across changing road conditions. An M Sport differential, Adaptive M Suspension and M Drive Professional add meaningful adjustability, allowing the car's responses to be tailored to the road and the driver's preference.

The Touring body brings useful flexibility to the package. It offers five doors, seating for five and a load compartment ranging from 500 litres to 1,510 litres with the rear seats folded. That makes it better suited to carrying passengers and bulky equipment than a conventional performance sedan, while the M-specific chassis hardware and staggered 19-inch front and 20-inch rear forged alloy wheels preserve its purposeful stance.

Inside, the cabin is trimmed with M Sport seats, heated front seating and M seat belts, while electrically adjustable front seats with memory provide a more consistent driving position for multiple users. Carbon Fibre M interior trim finishers and an anthracite M headliner give the interior a suitably technical tone. Comfort-focused details include a heated steering wheel, Comfort Access, automatic climate control, lumbar support for the front occupants and a storage compartment package.

BMW Live Cockpit Professional provides the main information and infotainment interface, supported by ConnectedDrive services, a personal eSIM, wireless device charging, Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Harman Kardon surround sound system adds a higher-quality audio experience, while the head-up display helps keep key driving information within the driver's line of sight.

Driver assistance equipment is comprehensive, with Driving Assistant Professional, Active Guard, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, lane departure warning, road sign recognition and brake assist listed among the vehicle's systems. Parking Assistant Plus is designed to reduce the effort involved in tighter manoeuvres, and the vehicle also includes an integrated dash camera, tyre pressure monitoring, an alarm and BMW's active protection systems.

Exterior detailing includes black roof and mirror caps, high-gloss Shadow Line trim, M roof rails and M Lights Shadow Line treatment. Adaptive LED headlights with high-beam assistance support visibility after dark, while the M forged wheels and dual-exhaust presentation underline the Touring's performance intent. With 1,501 km recorded, this demonstrator presents the M3 Competition formula in a particularly versatile and well-equipped body.

• 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged petrol inline-six
• 390kW and 650Nm
• Eight-speed Sports Automatic transmission
• 4X4 On Demand drivetrain
• Five-door Touring body with five seats
• 500-litre to 1,510-litre load capacity
• Adaptive M Suspension and M Sport differential
• BMW Live Cockpit Professional with head-up display
• Driving Assistant Professional and Parking Assistant Plus

Other highlights include Powertrain: Petrol - Premium ULP; Engine or motor: Petrol - Premium ULP Twin Turbo Intercooled, 3.0L.