New 2021 BMW 3 Series Competition deals

2021 BMW 3 Series Competition deals

Full length BMW M3 video review with market value analysis

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The M3 retails at just under £57,000 - or just under £60,000 in upgraded 'Competition Pack' form. Either way, the list price will save you around £500 on the M4 coupe variant.

Of course, as the two cars are mechanically identical, it's only fair to see them priced so similarly, although historically, that hasn't stopped BMW pitching cars that are broadly similar under the skin at vastly different prices.

M5 and M6 anyone? Nevertheless, just over fifty-six grand might seem quite a whack for a fast BMW 3 Series and some will ask whether the M3 is really worth all the extra over the quite extravagantly talented 335i M Sport.

Others will look at what Mercedes wants for a C63 AMG or what Lexus charges for an IS-F and conclude that the BMW might just be the bargain of the bunch. Standard kit includes adaptive M suspension, 19-inch M light alloy wheels and front and rear park distance control, exterior-folding mirrors, 'Shadowline' exterior trim and a full BMW Professional Media package with upgraded Bluetooth system.

Options include BMW Individual paint finishes, Merino leather and interior trim elements. A bit of fun is the free BMW M Laptimer app, which allows owners to analyse their personal driving style.

Once their smartphone is hooked up to the car - via USB cable or the car's snap-in adapter - drivers can operate the BMW M Laptimer app using the iDrive Touch Controller. The app then records speed, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, engine revs, the gear engaged, steering angle, accelerator position and fuel consumption.