We're so accustomed to hearing low 0-60 times now, but to put that in to perspective; 3.2 seconds is the same as a Mclarren F1. In a 3 series. Mad

Well it looks a lot better in black

This G80 generation of M3 is very exciting. The amount of potential these motors have is unreal. Stock performance is utterly ridiculous as it is. 3.2 seconds to 60 is just crazy.

Ordered my 22 M3 Comp Xdrive building in late October. Ordered the M Dive Professional so you can adjust traction in 4 wheel drive. Glad I did, and this video highlights that fact. Thanks for the informative video!

Awesome review, and whilst driving ! Really impressive. Thank you for the content.

Short but very sweet video, thanks for the footage and info, very informative.

i appreciate that you respond to questions. Most channels dont. I just bought 2011 m3 . first doing my rods ,then exhaust test pipes and intake. Also like your test drives.

Great video. Yes, the Xdrive M cars still maintain the driving characteristics of the rear wheel drive variants but provide more all weather confidence. I do like the stealth look of the all black car. My Marina Bay Blue M5 Comp doesn't really fly under the radar...lol

Great feed back Imran 👍

Another brilliant informative video, these guys are just brilliant.

Just picked one of these up. The car does not disappoint. I feel safe in it compared to the older f80's and f82's.

Very informative as always. 👍🏿👍🏿

Nice review bro. Keep up the great work.

Yooo that new intro tho 🔥🔥🔥

Great video Imran, good appraisal of the product…and although I would be sentimental about the rear wheel drive version, I think being logical and the fact that it provides all year round useability would rule the day..so I agree with your view that the All wheel drive option would be my version of choice M3. Thanks for sharing!!

Man it looks amazing in black.

I think in the uk the xdrives the much better buy add in the rain/winter as well kinda makes it a much safter car. more so if it's carrying the family/kids in which most will be

Fam thank you for doing a review on the Xdrive as no one has done an actual decent REVIEW and this was the biggest thing I needed to make my choice. Regardless I wanted the Xdrive M3 but I guess I just wanted a thorough review lol Amazing job man keep up the great work!!

Haha this was great man! Evolve One Take! I liked the shorter vid. You are the first one I have seen to have an xD. Also, call me boring but the triple black spec might be the best for this body style (sorry the grilles do not look awesome in person in loud colors - IMO).

Looks the absolute business in black. What a beast!

Guy on the DragTimes channel managed to launch m3c xdrive from 0 to 60 in 3.14 confirmed and 2.99 sec, not confirmed. Also not empty tank and a bit twisty road. So with a good stage 2, i think it might do around 2.7 0-60.

4wd M3 and M4 means Nissan will have to go all out when the new GTR is due. Looks like the BMW enthusiasts will be happy with the rear drive bias on the XDrive cars 👌🏽

Love that road from sundon to M1

I can tell you as a former f80 m3 CS owner and current g80 m3 xdrive owner, I can take corners faster and get on the gas sooner than I would ever dream about in my f80. the g80 xdrive is night and day better in every single way than the f80, possibly except for the gearbox... Ive heard the g80 rwd is better at putting the power down than the f80 buts that's not saying much and heard it still runs into some sideways inefficiency... either way, with the g80 xdrive you can turn off the awd for some rwd sideways fun and then run 0-60 in 3.2 seconds and 11 in 1/4 mile (or 2.9 0-60 and high and 10s in the 1/4 with a slight tune). best of both worlds.

That’s a proper beast! For $80k, it’s gonna be a keeper for the enthusiasts…

At last! An M3 xDrive review! I was worried as well about the steering feel when I ordered mine, but this is good news :)

Currently playing with my build with the configuration tool. Biggest selling point for the rwd imo is the manual transmission. Sure the auto is "faster," but for day to day use, I think the manual would be more fun 🤔. Individual, CCB's, M buckets and a tune sure does sound golden to me. But then again...

Thanks for the video demo. Waiting on your M4 to arrive. Inshallah☺🙌

this new engine has so much potential, having the xdrive just makes more sense. Just with a tune and you're in the high 10s and maybe high 2 sec 0-60. Plus the confidence of all that traction at your disposal. And if you're feeling nostalgic one day.. just switch it off and have some fun. I think this is the total package.

Starting to love that front end.

Lovely video guys. Hopefully you could take it to the track carwow uses to do a drag race between the xDrive and RWD

i would like to know how you learned to trust the car in the video u really push the car with easyzzz and by the way great video

Looks Brutal

My ultimate daily: M3 Touring xDrive (In black to hide the hideous grilles). I want one so bad... £77k+ is insanity though. A used F90 M5 is literally cheaper.

This car is going to be a monster

Another great 👍 video

What I'd like to see is a real-world weight comparison between the two.

3.2 0-60 is crazy fast for an M3.

Loving it

Looks so good in black

This car weighs 4000 pounds and has over 500 HP. For most people an AWD, automatic version makes sense. If you are someone who loves kicking out the tail end and punching through gears this might not be the one. You might want to go for a manual gear box with RWD. I think having options is a good thing. The G80 M series has a car for everyone.

This is my perfect car at this moment in time. Just struggling with the near 80k price tag 😂

Like a free book of knowledge 👍🏻✌🏾👊🏻✊🏻

Insane how a few options on this thing and it approaches $100k

🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻👏🏻, Very interesting question, haven’t seen any drag races with an X-drive M3C yet, the only one I saw was an M3C X-drive against a Tesla plaid (brooks car from drags time), and that was a joke, but that was about it, thanks for the awesome comparison, between the a rwd x awd M3C…

Great INFO for the M3/4 fans........... I will stick to my incoming latest M5 Comp though.

Just to play devil's advocate: I realise adding the xdrive is only a few grand more, but for those of us who are trying to keep an eye on how this additional expense all stacks up over the base price, can I can ask whether it really is worth it (given the reputed brilliance and competence of the RWD model's traction in everyday driving)? I ask this as a M340i owner who has really respected what the xdrive system does to handling when you want to be a bit cheeky with the throttle in winter conditions, but who also knows (as a former RWD owner) that in the vast majority of situations the limits of grip in a RWD 3er are often driver-provoked more than anything. In other words, if you're sensible in a RWD G80, is the xdrive really that essential, especially when so many reviewers have already attested to its outstanding grip and seemingly endless traction, even in challenging conditions. I'm asking out of genuine curiosity (and because I've not yet had the opportunity to test drive a G80 in either set-up), and not because I'm querying the findings of your very informative and balanced review. Thanks!

The cost and weight do not appear to be factors. Evolve tuning of the x drive will definitely settle the debate and I eagerly look forward!

im a f80 driver since 2014 and i have problems with the new design.... sometimes it can be cool on different angeles and sometimes it is ugly... but i think the touring version of the G80 with x-drive will be a good selling car for bmw.

I’m excited to see this tuned!

That intro though🤤😈

Love the m3 xdrivd Any more news on the exact make of your lenses in your glasses Than you Tim

Xdrives on the Ms are a game changer for high power. Advantage vs boosted rwd v8s and now a formidable rival of the gtr

Yes Imran mateee

What a beautiful machine

Black seems to reduce the impact of the "Bug's Bunny teeth" front grill

Definitely a lot more power than claimed for those lightning times

I’m still chugging about in my e46 m3 8yrs later.

So the new M3 is now with RWD and 4WD rather than AWD as in there's drive train setting allowing to switch between both modes? Can you also lock the differential like on the new M5 CS?

M3 m-xdrive will destroy everything in this class. Can't wait for the touring m3c xdrive )

no brainer to go x drive, at the end of day people forget you can switch it over to 2wd at touch of a button if you want to, perfect like my old m5, puts power down safer in the damp etc. which is 75 percent of time in the uk.

I drive a manual rwd f30 3 series all year round with snow tires during the winter and it handles great in the snow. I use to own a e46 3 series XI and ran all seasons (tires) was nice in the rain but handled worst in the snow (no snow tires). I would respect the hell out of the person that daily drives a m3 g80 xdrive….. but lets be honest people buy these things and barely drive them. If I do ever own an m3 I am driving it everyday.

Awesome content evolve you could borrow my car if you want to do in F10 M5 video 😄

I wonder how the all wheel drive affects fuel consumption as apposed to rear drive only??

Awesome review! I also have a xdrive m3 but I do have a question as I am trying to diagnose if I have a problem right now. When turning right or left from a full stop in first gear, I get this feeling like some gearing is not catching. The car doesn't necessarily shake but the acceleration is not smooth. It feels like a 4x4 car making a u turn and getting that jerky acceleration. In a straight line, the gear shifts are perfectly smooth/normal. Is this something you are experiencing in your m3 as well or something I should look into? Any information would help! I've been looking for information online but its hard to find information on the car as the xdrive m3 is especially newer.

Very excited to have both the RWD and soon this car in my garage! My first Xdrive M car. Glad the steering feel isn’t hindered that’s one this I was worried about! This is black will look good with my blue m3 along with my f80 m3 and e92 m3. Love the 3 series!! Chatting shit I’m broke and drive a 320d from 07😞 one day tho

All high performance cars will be AWD and electric powered in the short future and will be crazy fast for those with electric power + AWD settings.

rather have an m3 xdrive than an m3 rear wheel drive especially with unpredictable weather in the uk

guys, i need advice..... i am getting my 2022 M3 in May and i have to decide coopetition vs regular seats ... this will be my daily ... thoughts????

Beard looks good 👍

Lord this specc🤌🏽😍😍😍

Hi Imran - did you get a chance to check geo of xdrive to compare/contrast to rwd g8x ?

I honestly thought and was expecting for this to feel a bit numb compared to the rwd varient,but then again the m5 with its xdrive is lively and still feels like a rwd car with the appropriate settings.Short review,but good one nevertheless.I want to know how much this xdrive has gained in weight compared to the rwd

If they fixed the front end, the car would be absolutely perfect.

Be interesting to see the insurance cost difference. My 2WD F22 430 is twice as expensive as my AWD F22 M240iX convertible

Waiting to see what. AC Schnitzer do for this car without, stuffing the warranty.

any update on the custom grill ?

this is insane some guy has a tuned m3 xdrive and does 0-60 in 2.55secs on instagram. Quarter mile in 9secs. To think a bmw with a tune is almost as fast as a 765lt and faster than a turbo s 911. I would get this over a c and e63.

Over time it will become another legendary car . But I still am in love with the e92

Can the AWD system be switched off like the F90?

Nice review Imran. How did you find the ceramics vs your steels? 👍🏻

What about in countries wjeee there’s a lot of snow and ice in the winter? Will it be better than a 2wd?

How ican switch from 4wd to Rwd in bmw m3 G80 2021 because idon t no please help me

Low milage F90 M5 or new Xdrive G80 M3 ? Which one do you prefer as you have experienced both.

Is this the same performance as M5 comp?

what does a stage 2 on 93 octane runs ???

Sad to see true rwd m cars going away. Rip

How is the front wheels connected to make it all wheel drive???..

This is the one I'd pick. The RWD boys can sit spinning on damp roads, and then head into a hedge lol

Another person who doesn’t own the M3 discussing the M3, classic.

@Evolve Automotive Okay Imran, so a which is the better choice in your opinion, a used M5 Comp or new M3 Comp xDrive?

What are your opinions on the manual m3?

Yes awd is better but the problem is Xdrive models are marked up 10,000+ more which puts it at 911 territory. I’ll growing to like the front grille but I would take a base 992 over the m3 anyday

Fantastic review. Best of both worlds, and the only penalty is a bit of weight. I'm swapping my RWD for one.

AWD hasn’t but the styling has!

Now with that engine recall, can they please recall that front grill as well???🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

you can switch it to rear wheel drive tho cant you?

"the same visually/the only difference is the drivetrain" historically the drivetrain difference has caused a difference in wheel gap, no?

Own the G80 RWD … seriously considering selling and getting 4WD is the cost difference a lot?

Can you slide it a little at sensible speeds in 4WD sport? Or do you have to be going fast and drive like a nutter?