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Experience Driving Like Never Before in a 2026 BMW M3
Enjoy every drive when you choose the 2026 BMW M3, the ultimate high-performance luxury sedan. With its potent engine options, dynamic handling, and stylish design, the 2026 M3 delivers pure driving excitement. Explore each option with our team at East Bay BMW in Pleasanton to find one tailored to your Pleasanton lifestyle.
The 2026 BMW M3 is available in two trims: M3 and Competition. You can upgrade the 2026 M3 Competition to Competition xDrive if you want all-wheel drive. Each trim offers incredible acceleration and an eye-catching design to ensure you find a model that keeps you smiling.
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Interior Features and Design
Seeing the driver-focused cockpit of the 2026 BMW M3 shows its sporty details and luxurious traits. M Sport seats, upholstered in supple Extended Merino leather, provide excellent support during spirited drives while offering comfort for longer journeys. Every button, knob, and screen is built to be within the driver's reach, allowing you to change settings and options without losing focus on your drive.
The spacious interior accommodates up to five passengers, with generous headroom and legroom. Dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic moonroof, and ambient lighting create a welcoming environment. Upgrade to the M Carbon Bucket seats for a bolder statement, less weight, and a stronger focus on the athletic identity.
Exterior Features and Design
The 2026 BMW M3 draws the eyes of everyone you pass in the Bay Area with its muscular, athletic stance and M-specific design elements. The aggressive front fascia features large air inlets to feed the powerful engine. The contoured hood and front fenders hint at the performance potential within. The confidence-inspiring design includes flared wheel arches and quad exhaust tips.
Reflect your style in the 2026 M3 by choosing from many exterior colors, wheel designs, and M-specific options. Staggered wheels measuring 18 inches in front and 19 inches in the rear provide excellent grip and a planted stance. Available upgrades, like the 19-inch front and 20-inch rear M forged wheels, further enhance the visual presence and performance.
Performance and Eco Options
At the heart of the 2026 BMW M3 is a formidable 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline-six engine. The base 2026 M3 generates an impressive 473 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. For even more power, the 2026 M3 Competition and Competition xDrive trims boost output to 503 and 523 horsepower, respectively, paired with an eight-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission with Drivelogic.
The lightweight design and suspension technology deliver razor-sharp handling and exceptional control. An Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential, and M Compound brakes are standard. The available M Drive Professional package adds features like M Traction Control and M Drift Analyzer for performance customization. Whether navigating the winding roads of Pleasanton or carving through corners on the track, the 2026 M3 responds with precision and poise.
Technology and Safety
The 2026 BMW M3 is packed with technology. The standard iDrive infotainment system features a high-resolution touchscreen display, intuitive controls, and smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. The available Harman Kardon surround sound system immerses you in rich, crystal-clear audio, turning every drive into a concert hall experience.
Enjoying any drive is even easier with a suite of advanced driver assistance systems in the 2026 BMW M3. Standard features include Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Add the Driving Assistance Professional Package for more features looking out for you, including Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Extended Traffic Jam Assistant, and Automatic Lane Change. Schedule your new BMW test drive in Pleasanton for a closer look at each system.
