Trim Report

BMW M3 Special2021

Includes:GTSCRTLime Rock Park EditionFrozen Edition

Special Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$59,880
$60K–$76K
37 listings39,865 avg miles
All Trims
From$49,599
1 listings|$50K–$50K
CS
From$53,022
29 listings|$53K–$140K
CS
From$53,022
29 listings|$53K–$140K
Competition
From$38,900
599 listings|$39K–$126K
Standard
From$38,900
600 listings|$39K–$126K
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BMW M3 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2021 BMW M3 trims

Low Concern

With 0 recalls and 3 complaints, the 2021 BMW M3 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 BMW M3's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 3 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other1
02Steering,suspension1
03Air Bags,seat Belts1
3 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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BMW M3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 BMW M3 trims

19–26mpg combined
·
16-23city
·
23-32hwy
·
$2,250-$3,050/yr

Fuel economy for the 2021 BMW M3 ranges from 19 to 26 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
M340i - Automatic (S8)
26mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
23 city32 hwy~$2,250/yr5/10 Average
M340i xDrive - Automatic (S8)
25mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average
M3 - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city23 hwy~$3,050/yr3/10 Poor
M3 Competition - Automatic (S8)
19mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city23 hwy~$3,050/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2021 BMW M3 Special FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Special compare to other BMW M3 trims?

the Special sits in a specific spot in the 2021 BMW M3 lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2021 BMW M3 page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 BMW M3 Special?

Budget for standard Special maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the BMW M3 Special?

The best model year for the BMW M3 Special comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the BMW M3 overview.

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