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2027 BMW M2/M3/M4
The 2027 BMW M lineup changes by model: the M2 gains all-wheel drive for the first time, the M3 gets its last year before a Neue Klasse successor, the M4 is mostly unchanged, and the M5 raises its plug-in charge rate to 11 kW. Starting prices run from $70,850 for the M2 to $124,750 for the M5.
Current archiveChecked Aug. 28, 2026United States specification
Powertrain3.0L turbo inline-six
Output473 / 503–523 hp
DrivetrainRWD / AWD
Seating4 or 5
Decision answers11Trim, ownership and verification
What changed across the 2027 BMW M lineup
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the M2 is now available with all-wheel drive for drivers who want extra traction, while the standard rear-wheel-drive model is still its pick. On the M2 page, the xDrive keeps 473 hp and cuts 0-60 to 3.3 seconds, with rear-drive pricing at $70,850 and xDrive from $73,600.
The M3 page covers 2027 as the last year of the current generation, with a limited M3 CS Handschalter using a six-speed manual and an MSRP range of $80,650 to $108,450. The M4 page covers a mostly unchanged coupe with remote start now standard on automatics at $83,550 to $99,950.
The top of the range: the M5
The M5 page covers the 717-hp plug-in-hybrid twin-turbo V-8 sedan at $124,750, with a charge rate raised to 11 kW from 7.4 kW and up to 29 miles of EPA-estimated electric range.
What is coming next for BMW M
BMWBlog (opens in a new tab) reports that BMW plans more than 40 new or updated models by the end of 2029, including the long-rumored electric M3 and electric X3 M and X4 M variants expected in the same busy year, so the gas-powered M3 and M4 shown here are part of a lineup in transition.
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Record summary
What to know first
M2 is the compact-coupe entry point at 473 hp; M3 spans base, Competition and Competition M xDrive configurations up to 523 hp; M4 Competition shares the M3 Competition's engine in a two-door body, with xDrive optional.
Model-year note
M xDrive AWD raises output on both the M3 Competition and M4 Competition (to 523 hp) versus their RWD Competition counterparts (503 hp), so output depends on drivetrain. The 2027 model carries the same output figures and trim structure; BMW has been reported to be planning an AWD-only M2 xDrive, but that was not confirmed as an ordered production trim at last check.
Trim map
How the lineup separates.
Trim descriptions identify the meaningful change from one trim to the next; individual options can still vary.
| Trim | Place in the lineup | Notable equipment |
|---|---|---|
| M2 | Entry trim | 3.0L turbo inline-six standard, 473 hp, RWD standard, M xDrive AWD available |
| M3 | Trim 2 of 6 | 3.0L turbo inline-six standard, base-tune output, RWD, BMW Curved Display with M-specific graphics standard |
| M3 Competition | Trim 3 of 6 | 3.0L turbo inline-six tuned to 503 hp, RWD, Competition-specific chassis tuning standard |
| M3 Competition M xDrive | Trim 4 of 6 | 3.0L turbo inline-six tuned to 523 hp, standard M xDrive AWD, 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds |
| M4 Competition | Trim 5 of 6 | 3.0L turbo inline-six tuned to 503 hp, RWD, Shares engine tune with M3 Competition in a two-door body |
| M4 Competition xDrive | Top trim | 3.0L turbo inline-six tuned to 523 hp, standard M xDrive AWD, M4 Competition-level equipment carries over |
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Entry trim
M2
- 3.0L turbo inline-six standard, 473 hp, RWD standard
- M xDrive AWD available
02
Trim 2 of 6
M3
- 3.0L turbo inline-six standard, base-tune output, RWD
- BMW Curved Display with M-specific graphics standard
03
Trim 3 of 6
M3 Competition
- 3.0L turbo inline-six tuned to 503 hp, RWD
- Competition-specific chassis tuning standard
04
Trim 4 of 6
M3 Competition M xDrive
- 3.0L turbo inline-six tuned to 523 hp, standard M xDrive AWD
- 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds
05
Trim 5 of 6
M4 Competition
- 3.0L turbo inline-six tuned to 503 hp, RWD
- Shares engine tune with M3 Competition in a two-door body
06
Top trim
M4 Competition xDrive
- 3.0L turbo inline-six tuned to 523 hp, standard M xDrive AWD
- M4 Competition-level equipment carries over
Direct answers
11 questions tied to this model-year.
Each answer names its source.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 M2/M3/M4 come in?
The 2027 BMW M2/M3/M4 (high-performance sedan/coupe) comes in 6 trims: M2, M3, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M4 Competition, M4 Competition xDrive.
Source: BMW
Q02What are the 2027 M2/M3/M4 trims?
The 2027 BMW M2/M3/M4 trims are M2, M3, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M4 Competition, M4 Competition xDrive, listed from the entry M2 up to the top M4 Competition xDrive.
Source: BMW
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 M2/M3/M4 use?
The 2027 BMW M2/M3/M4 is built around 3.0L turbo inline-six, rated at 473 / 503–523 horsepower across its high-performance sedan/coupe body style.
Source: BMW specifications
Q04Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 M2/M3/M4?
The 2027 BMW M2/M3/M4 is offered with RWD / AWD.
Source: BMW specifications
Q05What changed for the 2027 M2/M3/M4?
M xDrive AWD raises output on both the M3 Competition and M4 Competition (to 523 hp) versus their RWD Competition counterparts (503 hp), so output depends on drivetrain. The 2027 model carries the same output figures and trim structure; BMW has been reported to be planning an AWD-only M2 xDrive, but that was not confirmed as an ordered production trim at last check.
Source: BMW model-year information
Q06Does the 2027 BMW M2/M3/M4 come with roadside assistance?
Roadside assistance is included for 4 years / 50,000 miles. Documented for the 2027 BMW M2/M3/M4 in BMW USA Roadside Assistance, read 2026-09-10.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q07What is the difference between the BMW M2, M3, and M4 for 2027?
All three share the same twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six family, but the M2 is the smallest and lightest two-door, the M3 is offered as a sedan, and the M4 is the two-door coupe/convertible built on the M3's platform with the same engine tunes.
Source: BMW USA 2027 BMW M2/M3/M4 comparison research
Q08Which BMW M car is quickest for 2027: M2, M3, or M4?
The M4 Competition xDrive is the quickest of the three in a straight line at 523 horsepower, matching the M3 Competition xDrive's output; the M2 tops out lower at 473 horsepower in its most powerful xDrive form.
Source: BMW USA 2027 BMW M2/M3/M4 comparison research
Q09Is a manual transmission available across the 2027 BMW M2, M3, and M4 lineup?
Yes on the base RWD versions of all three — M2, M3, and M4 all offer a six-speed manual — but Competition and xDrive variants across the family switch to an eight-speed automatic only.
Source: BMW USA 2027 BMW M2/M3/M4 comparison research
Q10Which 2027 BMW M car should a buyer cross-shop by body style?
Buyers wanting a back seat and a manual should look at the M2 or M3 sedan; buyers wanting a two-door coupe or convertible with the same underpinnings as the M3 should look at the M4.
Source: BMW USA 2027 BMW M2/M3/M4 comparison research
Q11How quickly does the 2027 BMW M3 Competition accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
BMW of Florence lists 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds for the 2027 BMW M3 Competition.
Source: BMW of Florence model-year specification page
Live NHTSA evidence
Current federal safety records for 2027 BMW M2/M3/M4.
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BMW M2/M3/M4 official model pageManufacturer lineup, equipment and specifications
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