Don’t worry: this M3 review isn't about a road from Surrey to Southampton. In fact, the BMW M3 couldn’t be more different to the motorway it shares a name with. Since the mid-Eighties, the M3 has been the fastest and most exciting version of the BMW 3 Series executive car, building up a cult following among performance-car fans.
The current generation saw the arrival of the BMW M3 Touring estate car to broaden that appeal even further. In fact, the M3 Touring's versatility will be perfect for lots of people, because it allows you to go for a couple of quick laps at Brands Hatch at the weekend, then fill its huge boot with furniture on the way home. That’s something you can't do with the rival Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio .
BMW M3 Touring vs Audi RS6 video review So what are the BMW M3 and M3 Touring like to drive, and how do they stack up against the best performance cars ? Read on as we put them to the test against the Giulia Quadrifoglio, the Mercedes-AMG C63 and the Audi RS6 Avant ...
Overview Performance & drive Most modern performance cars give you some control over settings, but the BMW M3 takes that concept to extremes. Next to the stubby gear selector you’ll find a button labelled "Setup". Prodding it brings up a list of options on the infotainment screen , allowing you to change everything from the sensitivity of the brakes to the loudness of the exhaust.
The sheer number of configurations can seem a little overwhelming at first, so it’s handy that the M3.