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BMW M3 Touring

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation G81 five-door performance wagon with the M3 Competition powertrain and a separate body identity from the M3 Sedan. Current version Original current-generation version Body style Wagon
The 390 kW M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive combines full-M pace with a wagon tailgate.
ZAR 2,210,000
On-road in
ZAR 2,236,635
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 2,210,000
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,300
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 850
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,200
Insurance
ZAR 18,785
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 2,210,000
Estimated finance from ZAR 38,927/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2993cc (3.0L) Torque:650Nm (479 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:140mm (5.5″) Power:390kW (523 bhp) Boot500L (17.6 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 12.5 km/l (29 mpg)
City 10.5 km/l (25 mpg)
Highway 15.0 km/l (35 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the BMW M3 Touring in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 38,927
Total Interest
ZAR 565,615
Total Payable
ZAR 2,335,615
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

BMW M3 Touring

The 390 kW M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive combines full-M pace with a wagon tailgate.

M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive is South Africa’s sole current M3 Touring derivative. BMW pairs its five-door wagon body with the same 2,993 cc six-cylinder petrol architecture used by the Competition Sedan: 390 kW, 650 Nm, an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The July 2026 list gives the Touring a 3.6-second 0–100 km/h time and 280 km/h maximum. Its reason for existing is therefore not a material reduction in performance; it is the added flexibility of a wagon rear. That tailgate changes the buyer test. A dog crate, pushchair, bicycle parts, photographic cases or holiday bags can be loaded more easily than through a sedan aperture, but shape alone does not prove suitability. Measure the largest regular object, inspect the load-floor height and check how the rear seats fold. Cargo must be secured against both hard braking and the derivative’s acceleration. An unsecured toolbox or dog becomes a serious hazard long before the car reaches its performance limit. Rear-door access helps with children and adult passengers, although the configured ride still needs a full-cabin assessment. Large performance wheels can communicate road damage more sharply than a stationary inspection suggests. Ask a rear passenger to judge comfort over a familiar rough section, then check noise at legal motorway speed. The Touring should be bought because it performs family or equipment duty well, not because the body is rare. BMW publishes 10.4 litres per 100 km combined under its test conditions. A loaded journey, roof equipment, higher speeds and repeated acceleration all change that result. Fuel is only one continuing cost. Obtain insurance for the full Touring identity, verify the fitted tyre sizes and establish whether replacements are stocked along the routes normally travelled. Motorplan helps with scheduled ownership needs but does not cover careless loading, wheel impacts or every consumable consequence. M xDrive adds confidence when deploying torque, not permission to disregard weather. Heavy rain, standing water and cold tyres require progressively gentler inputs. A full luggage load also changes how the car brakes and turns. The driver should adjust tyre pressures where prescribed, remain within payload limits and preserve a larger margin than when travelling alone. Digital and cabin equipment follows the individual build. Seats, roof, audio, assistance systems, upholstery, trim and exterior details can vary. A showroom example may demonstrate options that do not appear on another car. Spend time operating navigation, telephone connection and frequently used vehicle settings while parked, and make sure the tailgate opens fully beneath the home ceiling. The Touring’s daily role is broader than a sports coupé’s, yet it remains a low road machine. Gravel should be smooth, short and approached cautiously. All-wheel drive cannot protect tyres from stone cuts or the underside from a ridge. If the wagon will carry equipment to remote sites, the route must be inspected as carefully as the load. This derivative is compelling for the buyer who uses both halves of its identity. When the rear compartment is regularly valuable and the owner wants 390 kW full-M performance, alternatives are scarce. When luggage needs are modest, the Sedan may be equally useful and a simpler visual statement.

BMW M3 Touring — Quick Facts

BMW M3 Touring Variants & Prices

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M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive M Petrol Efficiency12.5 km/l 8-Speed Automatic ZAR 2,210,000
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M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive M Petrol Efficiency12.5 km/l 8-Speed Automatic ZAR 2,210,000
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BMW M3 Touring Specifications

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Model Introduced Year
2022
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
G81 five-door performance wagon with the M3 Competition powertrain and a separate body identity from the M3 Sedan.
Model Year
2026
Production Status
active
Segment
Premium Wagon
Vehicle Type
Car
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Facelift History
Current G81-generation South African M3 Competition Touring in all-wheel-drive form.
Length
4801 mm
Width
1903 mm
Height
1446 mm
Wheelbase
2857 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2370 kg
Payload Capacity
505 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Front Headroom
996 mm
Rear Headroom
952 mm
Front Legroom
1041 mm
Rear Legroom
894 mm
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
Engine Code
B48
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
Cylinders
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
390 kW
Maximum Torque
650 Nm @ 2750-5730 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
280 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.6 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
Axle Layout
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Number of Gears
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Real-world Mileage
12.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Litres
59
Auto Start Stop
Standard
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
Brake Assist
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ABS
Standard
Airbags
6
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
BA
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
TCS
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
AEB
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
EBD
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Park Assist
Parking Assist Plus
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Seat Trim
M Sport seats
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Heated Seats
Front
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Seat Material
Leather 'Merino', with extended contents , Kyalami Orange/Black
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Climate Control
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
AC Type
Automatic air conditioning
Android Auto
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
USB Ports
2
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Infotainment Screen
14.9
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Roof Rails
BMW Individual roof rails high-gloss Shadow Line
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Fog Lamps
Yes
Headlights
Adaptive LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED Headlamps
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Front Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Rear Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
19"/20" M forged wheels Double-spoke style 826 M Bicolour Black / MT
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Warranty
Yes
CO2 Emissions
237 g/km
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Price Zar
2210000 ZAR
Ownership Role
Enthusiast and executive
Starting Price
2210000
Starting Price Zar
2210000

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Market
South Africa
Brand
BMW
Brand Slug
bmw
Country
South Africa
Country Slug
south-africa
Make
BMW
Model
M3 Touring
OEM URL
https://www.bmw.co.za/en/all-models/m-series/bmw-3-series-m-models/bmw-m3-touring.html
Source Name
BMW South Africa official technical data and range information
Source Page URL
https://www.bmw.co.za/en/all-models/m-series/bmw-3-series-m-models/bmw-m3-touring-technical-data.html
Source URL
https://www.bmw.co.za/en/all-models/m-series/bmw-3-series-m-models/bmw-m3-touring-technical-data.html
Variant
M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive
Fuel Economy Combined
10.4
Fuel Efficiency
1 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
10.4 l/100km
Combined Consumption
10.4
Claimed Fuel Consumption
10.4 l/100km
Average Fuel Consumption
10.4
Price Source
BMW South Africa July 2026 recommended retail price list
Driving fit

Where the BMW M3 Touring Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

This Touring fits an enthusiast who regularly carries bulky family, pet, sport or professional equipment and refuses to give up a full-M drivetrain. The buyer must take cargo restraint, tyre cost and passenger comfort seriously. Someone attracted mainly by rarity, but with no practical use for the tailgate, should compare the M3 Sedan and regular touring alternatives.

City
Urban life benefits from a large tailgate and rear doors, but the car’s length, low stance and performance wheels need careful handling. Raise the tailgate inside the actual garage and reverse into the normal bay. Use gentle inputs on wet intersections, and make sure shopping or work equipment cannot slide in the load area. Evaluate ride with a rear passenger, because the driver’s excitement may hide discomfort that becomes important on daily school or office journeys.
Highway
The Touring can make an excellent intercity tool. Its 650 Nm supports easy legal passing, while the rear compartment takes luggage that may frustrate a sedan opening. Secure heavier items low and close to the seatbacks, set pressures for load and leave room for emergency equipment. Real fuel range should be learned from representative travel. Roof boxes increase drag and height, so they require both garage checks and a more conservative range plan.
Off-Road
Only maintained access roads suit this performance estate. Loose stones can damage expensive tyres and paint, corrugations can upset both ride and cargo, and ruts threaten the low body. Driven wheels help propulsion on a slippery patch without providing all-terrain construction. Owners serving rural clients or reaching trailheads regularly should use a utility vehicle for the final section and reserve the Touring for sealed-road speed and comfort.
3.9/5
Hagalu editorial score 3.9 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-28

BMW M3 Touring M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive — Should You Buy It?

3.9/5
BMW M3 Touring M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive: buyer assessment
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-28

Bring the real-life load to the evaluation. Install the child restraint or dog barrier, place large cases in the rear and see which seats remain usable. Drive the loaded car over typical urban damage and a longer national-road section, listening to the passengers rather than only the engine. Check tailgate clearance and rearward vision. Separately, obtain an insurance quotation, price tyres, read Motorplan exclusions and calculate fuel from a conservative result. A build-sheet audit should identify seats, roof, assistance systems and wheel choice. The 3.6-second acceleration capability makes safe load restraint and progressive familiarisation especially important. This derivative rewards someone who needs a wagon every week and values performance every time the road permits; it punishes the buyer who treats the cargo area as decoration and underestimates the costs attached to a 390 kW car. M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive is South Africa’s sole current M3 Touring derivative. BMW pairs its five-door wagon body with the same 2,993 cc six-cylinder petrol architecture used by the Competition Sedan: 390 kW, 650 Nm, an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The July 2026 list gives the Touring a 3.6-second 0–100 km/h time and 280 km/h maximum. Its reason for existing is therefore not a material reduction in performance; it is the added flexibility of a wagon rear. That tailgate changes the buyer test. A dog crate, pushchair, bicycle parts, photographic cases or holiday bags can be loaded more easily than through a sedan aperture, but shape alone does not prove suitability. Measure the largest regular object, inspect the load-floor height and check how the rear seats fold. Cargo must be secured against both hard braking and the derivative’s acceleration. An unsecured toolbox or dog becomes a serious hazard long before the car reaches its performance limit. Rear-door access helps with children and adult passengers, although the configured ride still needs a full-cabin assessment. Large performance wheels can communicate road damage more sharply than a stationary inspection suggests. Ask a rear passenger to judge comfort over a familiar rough section, then check noise at legal motorway speed. The Touring should be bought because it performs family or equipment duty well, not because the body is rare. BMW publishes 10.4 litres per 100 km combined under its test conditions. A loaded journey, roof equipment, higher speeds and repeated acceleration all change that result. Fuel is only one continuing cost. Obtain insurance for the full Touring identity, verify the fitted tyre sizes and establish whether replacements are stocked along the routes normally travelled. Motorplan helps with scheduled ownership needs but does not cover careless loading, wheel impacts or every consumable consequence. M xDrive adds confidence when deploying torque, not permission to disregard weather. Heavy rain, standing water and cold tyres require progressively gentler inputs. A full luggage load also changes how the car brakes and turns. The driver should adjust tyre pressures where prescribed, remain within payload limits and preserve a larger margin than when travelling alone. Digital and cabin equipment follows the individual build. Seats, roof, audio, assistance systems, upholstery, trim and exterior details can vary. A showroom example may demonstrate options that do not appear on another car. Spend time operating navigation, telephone connection and frequently used vehicle settings while parked, and make sure the tailgate opens fully beneath the home ceiling. The Touring’s daily role is broader than a sports coupé’s, yet it remains a low road machine. Gravel should be smooth, short and approached cautiously. All-wheel drive cannot protect tyres from stone cuts or the underside from a ridge. If the wagon will carry equipment to remote sites, the route must be inspected as carefully as the load. This derivative is compelling for the buyer who uses both halves of its identity. When the rear compartment is regularly valuable and the owner wants 390 kW full-M performance, alternatives are scarce. When luggage needs are modest, the Sedan may be equally useful and a simpler visual statement.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's South African buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 4.2/5 · 20%
4.2/5
Value 3.1/5 · 20%
3.1/5
Practicality 4.2/5 · 20%
4.2/5
Ownership 3.5/5 · 15%
3.5/5
Powertrain suitability 4.5/5 · 15%
4.5/5
Comfort & technology 3.9/5 · 10%
3.9/5

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How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

A rare wagon whose usefulness is genuine only when the load area serves a recurring purpose.

The Competition Touring delivers almost the Sedan’s headline pace while opening a far more adaptable rear compartment. That combination is its entire case. It remains thirsty, tyre-sensitive and demanding of restraint, so practicality does not make ownership casual. Buyers who trial the real cargo, passenger load and garage will know whether the wagon premium solves a problem. If it does, this derivative is unusually complete; if not, rarity alone is a weak justification.

What's Good
  • ✓Wagon load access
  • ✓390 kW output
  • ✓650 Nm torque
  • ✓Four passenger doors
  • ✓M xDrive traction
  • ✓3.6-second listed acceleration
  • ✓Eight-speed automatic
Watch Out For
  • ✕10.4-litre published consumption
  • ✕Cargo restraint is critical
  • ✕Tyres need careful budgeting
  • ✕Low body on gravel
  • ✕Performance insurance cost
  • ✕Ride requires passenger test

BMW M3 Touring FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the BMW M3 Touring M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive is R2,210,000. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the BMW M3 Touring M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive is 140 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the BMW M3 Touring M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive is 2993 cc, with output shown as 390 kW (523 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the BMW M3 Touring M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive is around 12.5 km/l.

This Touring fits an enthusiast who regularly carries bulky family, pet, sport or professional equipment and refuses to give up a full-M drivetrain. The buyer must take cargo restraint, tyre cost and passenger comfort seriously.

Urban life benefits from a large tailgate and rear doors, but the car’s length, low stance and performance wheels need careful handling. Raise the tailgate inside the actual garage and reverse into the normal bay.

The Touring can make an excellent intercity tool. Its 650 Nm supports easy legal passing, while the rear compartment takes luggage that may frustrate a sedan opening.

Compare the BMW M3 Touring with the current BMW range to see how body style, performance, fuel use and practicality differ before choosing the vehicle that fits your needs.

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