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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Sports |
| Base Price | $76,900–$96,395 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2024 BMW M3 is a sports that earns a Carivo score of 7.8/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Performance at 9.3/10, while Reliability at 6.6/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. At 6.6/10 for reliability, this sports trails its segment. That doesn't rule it out, but go in with eyes open on running costs. Safety lands at 8.1/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Few rivals match it for performance: 9.3/10. Expect handling and power delivery that make this one of the more entertaining sportss to actually drive. On technology it rates 8.7/10: a modern, well-integrated suite that compares favorably with anything at this price point.
Priced from $76,900–$96,395, 20 MPG, seating 5, the BMW M3 sits in the luxury tier of the sports market. The value score of 6.9/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 2 years old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2024 BMW M3 will scare a sensible buyer off. Keep an eye on value and reliability if those matter to you; otherwise it does what a good sports should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2024 BMW M3 ranks #121 of 316 sportss in the Carivo database — better than 62% of the segment. Its 7.8/10 overall score is 0.1 points above the segment average of 7.7/10. Its $76,900 starting price is about 67% above the segment's median of $46,090.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sports ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2021 BMW M3 scores 7.8/10 — within striking distance of the 2024's 7.8 — and starts roughly $7,000 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.0/10 | $79,207 | Read review → |
| 2025 | 8.0/10 | $79,207 | Read review → |
| 2024 (this review) | 7.8/10 | $76,900 | |
| 2023 | 7.9/10 | $74,593 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.7/10 | $72,286 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.8/10 | $69,979 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.6/10 | $67,672 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 7.5/10 | $65,365 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 7.6/10 | $63,058 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.5/10 | $60,751 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 7.5/10 | $58,444 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 7.4/10 | $56,137 | Read review → |
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