2024 BMW M3 CS

Price Range: $118,700 ^{Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.}

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Pros

Stupendous speed
Thrilling driving dynamics
Daily driver practicality
User-friendly technology

Cons

Big price premium for small performance gains
Confining front seats
Boy-racer design details

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2024 BMW M3 CS Review

byChristian Wardlaw^{Correspondent
Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at Edmunds and was the first editor-in-chief of Edmunds.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.}

What's new

Limited-production ultra-high-performance version of the M3 sedan
Accelerates to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, with a top speed of 188 mph
If you must ask how much, you can't afford it
Part of the seventh M3 generation introduced for 2019

Overview

Applied to a modern BMW, CS stands for Competition Sport, signaling a high-performance vehicle equally capable on the corkscrew at Laguna Seca and the 405 freeway in Los Angeles. That sums up the new, limited-production 2024 BMW M3 CS, a four-door supersedan with more performance than any M3 to come before it. Based on the M3 Competition xDrive, the new M3 CS adds power, loses weight, and gains tweaks to hone its handling. But this isn't your typical track-focused car, as it has the comfort, technology and practicality necessary to make it something more than a weekends-only racer.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2024 BMW M3 CS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

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$181/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: What's special about the M3 CS?

Upgrading to the limited-production M3 CS requires you to spend nearly $35,000 more than the sticker price of an M3 Competition xDrive. What does that pay for? Plenty, starting with carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) construction for the hood, rear spoiler, rear diffuser panel and other components. The twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six adds 40 horses for a total of 543 hp (torque remains the same) and boasts racing-derived upgrades to support and withstand hard driving. They include increased maximum turbocharger boost pressure, unique engine mounts, improved drivetrain oiling and cooling, and revised engine management software. BMW also reworks the suspension, enhances the steering, and upgrades the brakes. An active exhaust system featuring an exclusive titanium silencer is the cherry on top.

Competitors to consider

There's nothing quite like the new BMW M3 CS, but the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance is the worthiest of potential rivals. Better yet, the Benz has a pretty face and a stealthier look. Other alternatives could include the Audi RS 5 Sportback, Mercedes-AMG GT 53 and Porsche Panamera 4, but they don't offer the same simultaneous blend of price, performance and exclusivity as the BMW.

Which M3 CS does Edmunds recommend?

The new BMW M3 CS comes one way, and that's fully equipped. Two of the four available paint colors are optional, and you can swap out the standard M Compound brakes for a set of M carbon-ceramic stoppers. Otherwise, except for choosing between black or gold bronze wheels and performance or track tires, the M3 CS is what it is.

BMW M3 CS models

The 2024 BMW M3 CS is a four-seat high-performance version of the 3 Series compact sedan. BMW bases it on the M3 Competition xDrive, and it has a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine (543 horsepower, 479 lb-ft of torque), an eight-speed sport automatic transmission, and a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system.

In addition, BMW fortifies the M3 CS with many performance enhancements, including upgraded brakes, exclusively tuned adaptive suspension dampers, a sport rear differential, and numerous driving modes to help maximize speed and handling. Staggered-width 19-inch front and 20-inch rear forged aluminum wheels wear standard performance tires. Track tires are available at no extra cost.

Each M3 CS comes loaded with standard equipment, as defined below.

M3 CS
Standard equipment highlights include:

LED headlights
Yellow daytime running lights
Automatic high-beam headlights
Keyless entry
Remote engine ignition
Ambient cabin lighting
Carbon-fiber interior trim
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Performance steering wheel wrapped in synthetic suede
Heated, power-adjustable performance front seats
Leather upholstery
12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel
14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Connected services
Navigation system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Harman Kardon premium sound system
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

The M3 CS also has a basic collection of driver assist features:

Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

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2024 BMW M3 CS Features Specs

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$118,700
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$306/month
Seating	5 seats
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the M3 CS include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

2024 BMW M3 CS First Impressions

byCameron Rogers

•1/24/2023

What is the M3?

Last year, BMW launched a hardcore, track-ready version of the M4 coupe called the CSL. Limited to just 1,000 examples worldwide, the CSL extracted more horsepower from the twin-turbocharged inline-six, then put the M4 on a diet by making extensive use of tough but lightweight carbon fiber and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) body panels.

Now it's the M3 sport sedan's turn for a track-attack model. Like its two-door sibling, the 2024 BMW M3 will be limited production (this time, BMW isn't saying how many models will be built) with an extreme emphasis on performance. Many of the M4 CSL's upgrades are carried over — though unlike in the two-door, the M3 CS's rear seats remain. Bombing around Willow Springs with four friends in tow? It's possible, though definitely not recommended.

What's under the M3's hood?

All M3s are powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, but the transmission, drive type and output all vary depending on which trim you get. The base M3 pumps out a healthy 473 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual. Upgrade to the Competition, and the engine produces 503 hp and 479 lb-ft. It's paired exclusively to an eight-speed automatic. The Competition xDrive alters the formula with an all-wheel-drive powertrain, though there is a rear-only mode hidden in the settings.

The M3 CS's powertrain is identical to that of the Competition xDrive, though output is bumped to 543 hp. The inclusion of the xDrive all-wheel-drive system stands in contrast to the rear-drive setup of the M4 CSL. Because xDrive is so efficient at putting power down to launch the car off the line, the M3 CS's zero-to-60 mph sprint time of 3.2 seconds is actually 0.4 second quicker than the M4 CSL despite the sedan being roughly 300 pounds heavier. At the same time, a carbon-fiber roof, carbon-fiber bucket seats and a CFRP hood, spoiler and interior trim all add up to a touted 75 pounds of weight savings compared to the M3 Competition xDrive.

BMW offers two brake options: the standard M Compound rotors, or a set of carbon-ceramic brakes that should resist fade on track days. They sit inside forged wheels (19 inches up front, 20 inches at the rear) wrapped in your choice of a traditional high-performance road tire or, as a no-cost option, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s.

BMW engineers have also included a titanium exhaust and retuned the stability control system, adaptive dampers and steering to give the CS a unique and presumably harder-edged sound and feel compared to other M3 models.

How's the M3's interior?

At its core, the M3's interior is a leather-wrapped variation on the 3 Series, but the CS goes even further to differentiate itself from its relatively affordable roots. The wheel is also coated in grippy Alcantara faux suede, which helps keep moisture from building on the rim during white-knuckle motoring. Pricey carbon fiber decorates the center console, dashboard, steering wheel and seat centers — the last of which essentially funnels the legs of driver and front passenger into separate channels. The seats also have a red insert unique to the CS.

Edmunds says

The 2024 BMW M3 CS takes the upgrades offered by the M4 CSL and wraps them in a more approachable package with seating for five. If you want one, act soon since these models will be produced in limited quantities, from a starting price just under $120,000.

FAQ

Is the BMW M3 CS a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 M3 CS both on the road and at the track. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a BMW M3 CS. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 BMW M3 CS?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 BMW M3 CS:

Limited-production ultra-high-performance version of the M3 sedan
Accelerates to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, with a top speed of 188 mph
If you must ask how much, you can't afford it
Part of the seventh M3 generation introduced for 2019

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Is the BMW M3 CS reliable?

To determine whether the BMW M3 CS is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the M3 CS. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the M3 CS's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 BMW M3 CS a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 BMW M3 CS is a good car. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 M3 CS is a good car for you. Check back soon for the official Edmunds Rating from our expert testing team Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 BMW M3 CS?

The least-expensive 2024 BMW M3 CS is the 2024 BMW M3 CS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $118,700.

Other versions include:

4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $118,700

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What are the different models of BMW M3 CS?

If you're interested in the BMW M3 CS, the next question is, which M3 CS model is right for you? M3 CS variants include 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A). For a full list of M3 CS models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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