As previously announced by BMW, the M3 and M4 Competition are now available with xDrive too!
When we first heard about the G80 M3 and G82 M4, BMW had hinted that they would be offered with all-wheel drive. However, even after the brand unveiled both cars last year, we didn’t hear much about the xDrive system. But the German automaker officially revealed the complete specs of the new M3 and M4 xDrive models. This is actually the first time in history that both models will be offered with an AWD drivetrain.
The Competition variants of both cars are the only ones to be offered with all-wheel-drive, and just like the M5 and M8, the M3 and M4 xDrive will feature three modes: 2WD, 4WD, and 4WD Sport. The 4WD is the default mode and is reserved for normal driving conditions—basically daily driving. The 4WD Sport mode, on the other hand, becomes more aggressive and relies mainly on the rear wheels but will deploy torque to the front axle if the rear wheels start spinning.
Unlike the other two modes, the 2WD mode sends power only to the rear wheels and keeps it that way until the driver decides to switch back to any of the two 4WD settings. However, to use this mode, the driver will have to disengage the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), so the automaker recommends this setting only for track days.
According to BMW, the M3 and M4 Competition xDrive will 60 MPH from a standstill in just 3.4 seconds, making them the fastest versions of these cars, at least for now. BMW also mentioned that this performance pair has the potential to go even faster in real-world testing.
There are some changes made to these all-wheel-drive M3s and M4s to accompany the new drivetrain, including tweaked front axle geometry as well as a new steering ratio. Apparently, these alterations will ensure that the cars will deliver the performance and maneuverability expected from them.
Coming to the pricing, the M3 Competition xDrive will be offered with a starting MSRP of $76,900 whereas the M4 will start at $78,800—plus $995 for handling charges for both. The cars are expected to hit dealers in the US by next August.
We’ll keep you posted when they do!
