The 2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive is a Supercar in Sedan Clothing | MotorWeek Track Test

No one can argue with the fact that the BMW M3 is a highly potent track weapon. But in the interest of “competition,” there’s an M3 that takes things to yet another level. And, you guessed it, it’s called the M3 competition. Well, not everyone here at MotorWeek gets a trophy, so let’s hit the track and see what the competition has to worry about to keep up with the M3.

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[wearethetraffic]

As a owner I am slightly biased... But I can say after coming out of a 997 and 991 Turbos this was an unexpectedly fast alternative to them. Having added in KW sleeved coilovers and a JB4 unit for a lil extra power. This car truly amazes me, composed on backroads and straight-line power to hang with more powerful cars. Win Win

[mesropmadzharyan]

10 years from now cars with 500-600 hp is going to be “normal “ .

[rc]

I picked up a 22 M4 Comp xDrive convertible, and it's a massive leap over my previous M4 GTS. Power feels just as strong, steering feel is way way way better, suspension is very good, and my big complaint with the M4 GTS was the heavy handed MDM stability settings. The 8 speed is also much better than the DCT in the GTS. Overall, a huge leap, and my best BMW ever.

[richiesplayground]

Something about the front end reminds me of a Pontiac.

[muskcoder]

The M3 Beaver. Can't stand the front end styling.

[JayAllDayM]

People are getting 0-60 times of 2.9 (see MotorTrend) to 3.2 seconds (see any other video on YouTube) and quarter mile times of 11.1 seconds. The M3 xDrive is a beast and this video does not publish the true real world numbers.

[motofunk]

It appears bmw kidneys have been replaced with a different part of the anatomy.

[Bruce.-Wayne]

Great Car indeed, but I still can't get over this Beaver Teeth....

[Kuessemir]

If they just stretched the grille downward, and under and back, and up and over, BMW could have a wrap around grille...and that would certainly be a thing, also. So the next logical step probably.

[douglasb.]

The last time I saw nostrils this flared was watching Scarface.

[anibalbabilonia]

A front face a mother could only love!👋😂👉👋🤓

[nemonooit]

You'd almost think that BMW tries to sell fewer cars with horrible designs like this.

[Porschedriver]

504hp from that 3.0 straight 6 must be

[WHO]

I hate to say this but the grill is starting to grow on me it's not that bad, compared to some of the others, and that color is off the hook.

[MrSchnll]

I literally couldn't care less about the "energy impact score" - I have a M3 Xdrive on order now in an individual (dark) color to mask the grille a bit.

[lglg]

Grear job
From Argentina 🇦🇷
Keep it up

[madpistol]

Say what you will about the looks, but this thing is an absolute rocket!

[Almighty_cornholio]

Meanwhile I’m rocking 78hp in my mirage…

[mesropmadzharyan]

The grill is getting less uglier that’s good .

[des]

Just don't look at that front, but it's an amazing performance car..