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BMW M3 M3 Competition 4dr Step Auto [Ultimate/M Pro Pk] Review

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The M3's 3.0-litre straight-six engine engine packs a big punch – 503bhp to be exact. That's enough for claimed 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds. 

M3 xDrive Competition M

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Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car, which costs more than £100,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has six in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

The M3 is reasonably well equipped on the safety and luxury front, although you might be surprised to learn you have to pay extra for keyless entry and a powered tailgate.

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M3 Competition 4dr Step Auto [Ultimate/M Pro Pk]

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Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters

Electric front and rear windows with one touch/convenient open/close function

Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode

Automatic headlights + automatic windscreen wipers

Bluetooth functionality with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

High gloss shadowline exterior trim pack - M3

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A brilliant performance saloon that’s far more capable (if not necessarily more fun) than its main rival, the V8-powered Mercedes C63 AMG

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Entertainingly agile handling</li> <li>Eye-widening acceleration</li> <li>Fruity exhaust note</li> <li>Punchy and characterful engine</li> <li>Great driving position</li> <li>Everyday usability</li></ul>

The best performance cars combine sports car-rivalling acceleration with&nbsp;engaging handling. However, they also retain the&nbsp;impressive everyday usability of the conventional saloons and estates on which they're based.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio currently sets the standard. However, the models from BMW's M division and Mercedes-AMG also tend to impress.

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