DecodedCars2025 BMW M
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline, Plug-in Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 19 combined · 16 city / 23 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 19 MPG combined, 18% below the 2025 subcompact car average of 23.1 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 9 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 BMW M is a subcompact car offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 18% worse than the 2025 subcompact car average of 23.1 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
What changed for 2025
- New plug-in hybrid version
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 M →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | -18% | $4,350 | 472 |
| M4 Competition Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | -18% | $4,350 | 470 |
| M2 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | -18% | $4,350 | 466 |
| M3 Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | -34% | $4,350 | 472 |
| M3 Competition Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | -34% | $4,350 | 470 |
| M2 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | -18% | $4,350 | 473 |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 18 | -22% | $4,550 | 472 |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 22 / 18 | -22% | $4,550 | 479 |
| M4 CS Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 18 | -22% | $4,550 | 478 |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 18 | -37% | $4,550 | 477 |
| M8 Competition Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 17 | -26% | $4,850 | 517 |
| M8 Competition Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 17 | -26% | $4,850 | 517 |
| M8 Competition Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 17 | -43% | $4,850 | 517 |
| M5 Sedan Plug-in Hybrid | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 17 / 14 | -53% | $5,850 | 285 |
| M5 Touring Plug-in Hybrid | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 11 / 17 / 13 | -39% | $6,300 | 304 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2025 BMW M.
Similar 2025 subcompact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW M (this car) | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 BMW 2 Series | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Maserati GranTurismo | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2025 Lexus RC | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 BMW 8 Series | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 BMW M.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2025 BMW M is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2025 BMW M in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2025 BMW M buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 BMW M. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other M years
Compare all years →Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →