BMW M3 alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the BMW M3, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the BMW M3 and are good next research steps.

from $23,800

Toyota Corolla Hatchback

Price : 23,800 - 27,100 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 169 HP
FuelEconomy City : 30 - 32 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 38 - 41 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 151 lb-ft
Model : Corolla Hatchback
Modell : SE CVT (Natl), Nightshade Edition CVT (Natl), XSE CVT (Natl)
Trim Level : SE CVT (Natl), Nightshade Edition CVT (Natl), XSE CVT (Natl)
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,060 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 gal
Length : 172 in.
Width : 70.5 in.
Height : 57 in.
Brand : Toyota

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Quick data check: Toyota Corolla Hatchback

clearly more power
substantially cheaper
considerably more efficient
clearly lighter

from $43,000

Tesla Model Y

Price : 43,000 - 51,500 $
Body Type : AWD Sport Utility, RWD Sport Utility
Engine Type : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
Power HP : 295 - 455 HP
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 309 - 487 lb-ft
Model : Model Y
Modell : Long Range AWD, Performance AWD, RWD *Ltd Avail*
Trim Level : Long Range AWD, Performance AWD, RWD *Ltd Avail*
Curb weight : 4,154 - 4,398 lbs
Length : 187 in.
Width : 75.6 in.
Height : 63 in.
Brand : Tesla

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Quick data check: Tesla Model Y

somewhat more power
barely lighter
considerably cheaper

from $138,800

BMW M8

Price : 138,800 - 150,000 $
Body Type : Coupe, Convertible, Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 617 HP
FuelEconomy City : 15 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 22 MPG
Seats : 4 - 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 553 lb-ft
Model : M8
Modell : Competition Coupe, Competition Convertible, Competition Gran Coupe
Trim Level : Competition Coupe, Competition Convertible, Competition Gran Coupe
Engine Displacement : 4.4 L
Curb weight : 4,295 - 4,560 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 20.1 gal
Trunk Volume : 11 - 14.8 cu. ft.
Length : 191.2 - 200.9 in.
Width : 74.9 - 76.5 in.
Height : 53 - 55 in.
Brand : BMW

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Quick data check: BMW M8

significantly cheaper
marginally more efficient
somewhat lighter
slightly more trunk space
moderately more power

from $43,000

GMC Acadia

Price : 43,000 - 56,100 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 328 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 - 20 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 24 - 27 MPG
Seats : 7 - 8
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 326 lb-ft
Model : Acadia
Modell : FWD 4dr Elevation, FWD 4dr Denali, AWD 4dr Elevation, AWD 4dr AT4, AWD 4dr Denali
Trim Level : FWD 4dr Elevation, FWD 4dr Denali, AWD 4dr Elevation, AWD 4dr AT4, AWD 4dr Denali
Length : 203.96 in.
Width : 79.56 - 79.95 in.
Height : 70 - 72 in.
Brand : GMC

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Quick data check: GMC Acadia

noticeably more power
significantly cheaper
slightly more efficient

from $42,400

Honda Passport

Price : 42,400 - 48,500 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 280 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 24 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 262 lb-ft
Model : Passport
Modell : EX-L AWD, TrailSport AWD, Black Edition AWD
Trim Level : EX-L AWD, TrailSport AWD, Black Edition AWD
Engine Displacement : 3.5 L
Curb weight : 4,229 - 4,262 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 19.5 gal
Length : 189.1 in.
Width : 78.6 in.
Height : 72 in.
Brand : Honda

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Quick data check: Honda Passport

substantially more power
slightly lighter
clearly cheaper
moderately more efficient

from $34,400

Hyundai Elantra N

Price : 34,400 - 35,900 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual, Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 276 HP
FuelEconomy City : 20 - 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 27 - 29 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 289 lb-ft
Model : Elantra N
Modell : Manual, DCT
Trim Level : Manual, DCT
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,186 - 3,296 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 12.4 gal
Trunk Volume : 14.2 cu. ft.
Length : 184.1 in.
Width : 71.9 in.
Height : 55 in.
Brand : Hyundai

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Quick data check: Hyundai Elantra N

clearly more power
somewhat more trunk space
significantly cheaper
noticeably more efficient
visibly lighter

Direct comparisons

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