Pricing for the BMW M3 and M4 M xDrive has turned up on BMW SA’s online pricelist. Here’s how much you can expect to pay, plus the performance benefits of going all-wheel drive.

If you thought the new BMW performance duo needed more, then this is your answer. The new BMW M3 and M4 M xDrive are due to land in SA before the end of the year. Essentially, this is the same vehicle as the one currently offered, but with the addition of all-wheel drive.

How does BMW’s xDrive change things? BMW claims its M-specific all-wheel-drive system divides the power and torque between the front and rear wheels as required to enhance agility, directional stability, traction and track-focused dynamics at all times. This means plenty of grip and even quicker acceleration times, as there’s no wheelspin from the tyres.

For the BMW M aficionados, the M xDrive system has a rear bias, so it should still feel like a classic performance BMW. For those who are brave enough to let the tail out, the vehicle also comes with drift mode, where the front axle is disabled.

The 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-6 engine delivers 375 kW and 650 Nm in Competition spec. The vehicle also features an 8-speed gearbox. The standard cars are good for a 0-100 kph time of just 3.9 seconds, but the BMW M3 and M4 M xDrive cuts this down to 3.5 seconds.

The downside of the M xDrive system is a fractionally thirstier powertrain. The standard cars are said to consume a claimed 9.6 L/100 km, with the BMW M3 and M4 xDrive returning 10.2 L/100 km.

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How much does the new BMW M3 and M4 M xDrive cost in South Africa?

The below prices exclude emissions tax, which we’ve put in brackets next to them.

BMW M3 Competition Sedan R1 877 388 (R17 388)

BMW M3 Competition Sedan M xDrive R1 918 906 (R18 906)

BMW M4 Competition Coupé R1 957 388 (R17 388)

BMW M4 Competition Coupé M xDrive R1 998 906 (R18 906)

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