Powertrain families
S58B30T0
M3 (G80/G81) — Sedan
2020–present
Editorially reviewedReviewed 2026-08-10; market and model-year scope is stated in the record sources.
- Internal code
- G80
- Production
- 2020–present
- Body style
- 4-door sedan
- Platform
- BMW M · longitudinal layout · rear- or all-wheel drive
Body variants
M3 → G80/G81 → Sedan
M3 G80/G81: history, design and engineering
How this generation came about, what made it different and how the selected sedan fits into the family.
G80/G81 is the sixth M3 generation and the first to include a series-production Touring. The S58 inline-six appeared in manual rear-drive, Competition automatic and later M xDrive configurations; the G81 Touring launched only as an automatic all-wheel-drive Competition model.
The family has evolved through model updates and limited derivatives including CS and Touring CS. Sedan and Touring differ in body, luggage, mass and production location, while rear-drive and M xDrive cars require distinct drivetrain and performance records even where their badges share Competition wording.
Output, infotainment and exterior details changed by production phase, and not every derivative is sold in every country. Figures for M3, M4 and M2 using S58 cannot be copied between chassis because engine calibration, gearing, mass and homologation differ.
2020–presentgeneration lifecycle
2body branches
1engine/drive families
5range designations
G80/G81factory code
BMW M · longitudinal layout · rear- or all-wheel drivearchitecture
Sedan: dimensions and packaging
Dimensions can change with body, market and model year, so this page keeps them tied to the exact factory branch.
Length4,794 mm
Width1,903 mm
Height1,433 mm
Wheelbase2,857 mm
Luggage480 L
Fuel tank59 L
Seats5
Doors4-door sedan
Engines and powertrains
The generation could span very different engines and drivetrains. The table keeps output, gearbox, market and production period together.
Factory modification matrix
Documented sedan applications; output and availability remain market- and model-year-specific.
| Model | Years | Engine | Output | Transmission | Drive | Market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Sedan | 2020–present | S58B30T0 twin-turbo inline-six | 480 PS / 473 hp US | 6MT | RWD | Global range | The new BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupé |
| M3 Competition Sedan | 2020–present | S58B30T0 twin-turbo inline-six | 510 PS / 503 hp US | 8AT | RWD | Global range | The new BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupé |
| M3 Competition xDrive | 2021–2024 | S58B30T0 twin-turbo inline-six | 510 PS / 503 hp US | 8AT | AWD | Global range | The new BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupé |
| M3 Competition xDrive LCI | 2024–present | S58B30T0 twin-turbo inline-six | 530 PS / 523 hp US | 8AT | AWD | Global range | The new BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupé |
| M3 CS | 2023–2024 | S58B30T0 twin-turbo inline-six | 550 PS / 543 hp US | 8AT | AWD | Global range | The new BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupé |
Factory designations
M3 · M3 Competition · M3 Competition xDrive · M3 CS · M3 Touring
High-performance powertrain
Engine, cooling, exhaust, software and transmission form a distinct M or ALPINA specification rather than an option package on the base model.
Diesel derivatives
Where diesels were offered, output, injection generation and emissions hardware are recorded market by market.
Electrification
Mild- and plug-in hybrids are separate derivatives; combustion-engine output must not be substituted for total system output.
How power reaches the road
Gearboxes, driven wheels and final-drive hardware changed with engine, market and production date.
Transmissions
Gearbox type and unit code follow engine, market and production date. Gear count alone does not identify the transmission.
Driven wheels
Catalog architecture: BMW M · longitudinal layout · rear- or all-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive availability and hardware remain derivative-specific.
Final drive
Ratio, differential type and electronic control belong to the exact derivative and can differ on performance models.
What changed underneath
Suspension, brakes, safety systems and electronics evolved across the range, even when cars shared the same basic architecture.
Body-branch dimensions
- G80: 4,794 mm × 1,903 mm × 1,433 mm
- G81: 4,801 mm × 1,903 mm × 1,446 mm
Body & suspension
- Mounting points and geometry follow the body branch
- Springs and dampers follow axle load and chassis package
- Wheels and permitted loads follow the factory label
Brakes & steering
- Brake size follows engine and equipment
- Assistance type and steering ratio can change
- ABS/DSC generation follows model year
Passive safety
- Airbag count varies by market and year
- SRS parts are VIN-specific
- Structural repairs require factory procedures
Electronics
- Vehicle-bus generations changed during production
- Control-unit software levels must remain compatible
- Retrofits are recorded separately from factory equipment
How the generation evolved
The important launches, additions and updates did not always happen at the same time for every body or market.
G80 announced
BMW presented manual and Competition sedans alongside the G82 M4.
M xDrive joins
Competition models gained the configurable all-wheel-drive branch.
First M3 Touring
G81 entered series production as the all-wheel-drive Competition Touring.
Updates and CS expansion
Power, cabin technology and the limited-model programme evolved through the lifecycle.
The versions that stood apart
Performance models, option packages and regional editions may look related, but their engineering and production identity can be very different.
Sedan
G80M3 G80 is a distinct G80/G81 body branch. The conventional four-door passenger-car body, balancing rear-seat access, luggage space and the generation’s core chassis layout. Engines/drive: S58B30T0.
Touring
G81M3 G81 is a distinct G80/G81 body branch. The long-roof estate body adds a large rear opening and folding load area while retaining the passenger-car platform. Engines/drive: S58B30T0.
Inside the car
Cabin technology and standard equipment changed by country and year; a build sheet remains the best guide to one individual car.
Cabin & comfort
- Trim and seats follow option codes
- Climate systems vary by market
- Audio and navigation changed by model year
Lighting & assistance
- Lamp technology and modules follow production date
- Driver assistance cannot be inferred from buttons alone
- Regional rules affect lighting and warnings
What to check today
A practical starting point for inspecting and maintaining a car from this generation — not a diagnosis of an individual example.
Identify first
- Match VIN on body and documents
- Obtain the factory option list
- Confirm market and production date
Inspect the structure
- Check repairs and corrosion
- Assess suspension, brakes and tyres
- Compare fitted parts with factory specification
Mechanical history
- Read faults with compatible diagnostics
- Verify engine and transmission maintenance
- Separate invoices from unsupported verbal history
| Item | Interval / trigger | Catalog note |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | CBS/factory schedule; time and mileage for historic cars | Oil approval follows the exact engine and market. |
| Brake fluid | Time-based factory schedule | ABS/DSC-compatible bleeding procedure is required after hydraulic work. |
| Coolant | Factory schedule and condition | Fluid specification and bleeding method are generation-specific. |
| Transmission & final drives | Unit type and operating conditions | Use the exact approved fluid; no one interval fits every derivative. |
How to identify the exact car
The badge and registration year tell only part of the story; production date, body code, engine and factory options complete it.
- Factory body codes
- G80 — Sedan; G81 — Touring
- Range designations
- M3, M3 Competition, M3 Competition xDrive, M3 CS, M3 Touring
- Powertrain families
- S58B30T0
- VIN
- Identifies model, plant and production branch and keys the parts catalog and factory equipment record.
- Production date
- More useful than first-registration year when choosing parts and locating technical revisions.
- Type code
- Refines engine, body, market and transmission combination.
- Option codes
- Confirm factory equipment; later retrofits are recorded separately.
- Unit number
- Supports engine or gearbox originality checks and component applicability.
Where the information comes from
The story is mapped through English Wikipedia and its bibliography, then important dates and technical claims are checked against BMW material.
- 01BMW M3Wikipedia contributors
Secondary G80/G81 body, drivetrain and derivative overview.
- 02The BMW M3 generations at a glanceBMW M
BMW M retrospective covering the engineering character, body programme and key derivatives of all six M3 generations.
- 03The new BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 CoupéBMW Group PressClub
Factory launch specification for G80/G82, including engines, transmissions, rear- and all-wheel drive branches.
Notes and limitations
- Research revision dated 2026-08-10: English Wikipedia was used as a subject and bibliography map; key claims were checked against the listed primary BMW Group material.
- G80 sedan and G81 Touring need independent body specifications and availability dates.
- Manual RWD, Competition RWD and Competition M xDrive are separate modification branches.
- Tree years describe the worldwide generation lifecycle; individual market dates may be narrower.
- Exact dimensions, power, weight and emissions belong at body, engine, market and model-year level.
- Known-issue guidance is editorial context and never replaces inspection of the individual vehicle.
3 primary references · market differences documentedPhotography: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Rights checked 2026-08-06; wikimedia commons 1,800 px derivative downloaded; local 640 px and 1,280 px avif versions created without cropping.Updated 6 August 2026