BMW M3 XDrive — The World’s Most Complete Super Saloon?!

All the car we’ll ever need?! The new #BMWM M3 xDrive is very much a stealth option. You won’t see a single difference in exterior or interior design, and not even a single badge — very un-BMW! Almost as if M doesn’t want you to feel a difference. You can’t see any of the unique parts that comprise the XDrive #M3, so in typical RBR style, I’ll strip back the skin and show you what’s up!

The result is a BIG difference. This is the first-ever all-wheel-drive version of what is historically BMW M’s most important car. Customers are nervous enough already with the rear-wheel drive car thanks to the abandoning of the dual-clutch, the increased weight and the design choices. This extra if potentially makes things even more difficult for the traditional M customer, or maybe BMW M I pulled a rabbit out of the hat. Let’s find out today!

Firstly the RWD new M3 is already the king of its segment, a real #supercar with 5 seats. Yes, the front has a beaver face. We’ve seen car crashes with better design cohesion than this thing - I like the idea but maybe the execution could be less divisive. Regardless of that, it has a massive road presence with just the doors shared with a standard 3 series - we have huge rear arches, 4 series lights, staggered set up with 19/20 wheels for the first time on M3, and two big shotguns on the rear. Not ugly enough? You can get the M Performance Parts exhaust and aero pack. Please don’t.

The engine is a powerful 3-litre straight-six twin-turbo engine called the “S58”. It has parts that are 3D printed to reduce weight. Plus a Lightweight crankshaft, Forged pistons, a closed deck construction with a slightly larger bore and shorter stroke. All this allows it to rev higher to 7250 RPM. The XDrive comes with the ZF 8 speed only, in Competition spec! That means 510 BHP, 650 NM of torque and a super quick 0-60 of 3.5 seconds - let’s see if we can beat it with launch control!

The difference in 0-60 is more than the previous-gen M3 vs the M5. It’s literally a class or two above! All that is thanks to the XDrive, which is similar to the 340i but, this one uses an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. To give Fully variable torque delivery between the front and rear. But compared to the 340i, it’s extremely rear-biased: Only on the loss of grip at the rear do the front driveshafts wake up. The reason for this we’ll discuss when driving. It also features a torque control system for faster adjustments and the clutch pack is a beefed-up version with better oil cooling. FYI The front differential is an open differential without an integrated mechanical lock. OF course, you get 3 traction modes including RWD only “drift mode”!

As a final touch, It also has its own front suspension and steering tuning and geometry over the rear-drive car, plus the engine’s oil system has also been upgraded.

As for weight, the standard M3 sits at 1730, which is heavier than the 1640 previous car (manual almost the same 1670)
The M3 xDrive weight is 1780KG, a mere 50kg more. Some of this can be negated by options, like the Carbon roof - 23kg lighter than the sunroof, Lightweight bucket seats save 10kg, and the ceramics at 13kg So not a lot of penalties, for what could be a lot of benefits. Oh, and there will be an M3 Touring coming very soon, as M celebrates 50 years!

- M3 Xdrive vs M3 RWD
- Under the skin - M3 internals, engine, suspension, exhaust, rigidity
- M3 xDrive components
- M3 xDrive Performance
- Interior review
- Launch control
- Full driving review

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[lpmj]

Word on the buttons comment. I agree. You shouldn’t have to go into a touchscreen tap it four times for one feature. Ridiculous.✌🏽Appreciate the review.

[VolvoFiftyLife]

Considering the fact that BMW generally under report their power figures, the X-drive means some serious business. Make me proud, BMW.

[hasanyorganc]

I dont know about the m3 but i have usb in the front in my g20 330i. Its in the middle storage box(where your elbow touches). With the addition of a little gap under the cover, your cable doest stuck and you can move it around freely. Its brilliant

[JoeAchilles]

Mega video mate, summed it up perfectly, especially describing the (lack of) trade off compared to the RWD 👌👌👌

[EthanEJC]

The new M3/4 are just too good to ignore imo specially with the xdrive would love to own the M3 at some point!

But I 100% agree on the interior Buttons are a must which is something I worry about with the new rumours on the LCI and the touring models apparently getting idrive 8 which literally takes away all the buttons..

[rc]

Just took delivery of my G83 last week. Individual Corsa Rossa with black wheels and interior. I got it to play with until my SL63 delivers in mid-May. Honestly, I like it so much as a GT car that I am having second thoughts about keeping the SL. Far better to drive than my old M4 GTS. I have something else for track and for trail, but so impressed that BMW has come back.

[brianc]

The looks of the car is perfect the way it is, I love it and so does my son who bought one.

[chrisclokey]

Totally agree with you on the buttons, having to go into menu after menu to access fundamental things like temperature settings and heated seats is ridiculous and frankly dangerous

[erah]

One of the best reviews of this car. Relevant information without geeking out too much or wasting time on things that most people don’t care about.

[xxwhatevahxx]

Dont understand why so many ppl hate the big grill, i personally think its best looking grill ever, it looks mean & agressive af (i mean look at 5:58, its awesome) and further more sets the BMW, s front look apart from any other car.

[ACURACALABAR]

Honestly, i love the new grill. It look so bad ass in person

[js]

The g80 xdrive is night and day faster/better than the f80, which was such a frustrating car to own - it could just never put the power down and actually had a clunky gearbox when driving normally....With the xdrive, bmw made a car suited to handle the extra power and weight of todays M3.... and driving an m8 and the m3 xdrive back to back, I really couldn't feel a difference in acceleration. The M3 is that good/fast - one of the best all rounder daily drivers out there.... (and for those saying the xdrive takes away from the driving dynamics - it really doesn't. you can still get the tail out and have some fun esp in M sport mode and you really only notice the xdrive when you would have crashed or straight line acceleration when you're not fishtailing going nowhere like in the f80).

[johnpiggott]

Never liked M3 since the 80’s but this new model with new nose looks amazing, so BMW if want to lend me a long term loan car I’d be proud to drive and take care of. Many Thanks

[xCraziiPanda]

Would love to own an M3 someday but after reviewing the M340i, I think that’s more than enough for most people. It still gets to 60mph in less than 4 seconds as well.

[RemoveBeforeRace]

Behind the scenes fact: I only made this video to make the Pokémon reference. What a time to be alive. 🥳

[twingo]

How do you not have over 1 million subscribers? (It’s only a matter of time)

The quality of your video’s is second to none! Great job 👏

[publicsectordirect]

The 0-60 of 3.4 seconds is the slowest ive seen out of all the credible reviews, most are between 3.0 - 3 2 seconds to 60

[freddiejones]

I know everyone would come around to the front end. It looks awesome. People forget Audis have had bigger grills than this for years..

[harundeen]

Currently have the F80 M3 and I just can't get myself to get or like this one.. I've really tried, but that front is a deal-breaker for me.. reminds me of King Pig from Angry Birds... it might grow on me.. but perfectly happy with the F80 for now..

[MTKBull]

i'm waiting mine.. 3 moths left, so i watch videos like yours about it every day. Can't wait.