BMW's  latest vertical grille styling really puts the "don't judge a book by its  cover" adage to the test, but it also reinforces that notion if you can  get past the front end on the 2022 BMW M3, climb in, and give it a go. BMW's  storied M3 still delivers the kind of power, handling and overall performance  that makes it deserving of the M badge and also provides all the latest  technology in a convenient and luxurious sedan.;New  for 2022 is the addition of BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system, marking the  very first time AWD is offered in the M3's three-decade-plus history. It's only  available in the top Competition model, and only with an eight-speed automatic,  but it promises to quicken acceleration while giving drivers an added advantage  when cornering. Even better, if you feel the need to lay down some big smoky  drifts, you can switch to a rear-drive-only mode intended for track use only  (wink wink).;The  xDrive addition, along with a redesign last year, keeps the 2022 BMW M3 at the  top of an elite list of high-performance luxury sedans. Rivals include the  Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63, Audi RS5 Sportback, Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and  Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing. We're confident you'll agree the M3 is the best, but  it can't hurt to test-drive all of them for, you know, "research.";The  2022 BMW M3 is available in three trim levels: the base M3, the M3 Competition and  the M3 Competition xDrive. All three  use a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder. It produces 473  horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque in the standard model and 503 hp and 479  lb-ft of torque in the M3 Competition and Competition xDrive. Rear-wheel-drive  is standard, and all-wheel drive (xDrive) is a new feature for the Competition  model only. A six-speed manual transmission is standard in the base M3 sedan.  An eight-speed automatic is optional on the base model and the only available  transmission on the Competition or Competition xDrive. Feature highlights  include:;M3 Coupe 
Comes  loaded with:;The  M3 also comes with:;A  handful of options are available on the M3. Notable picks include:;Competition 
  Standard  features on the M3 Competition mirror those on the standard car. Besides a bump  in power, the M3 Competition includes:;Competition xDrive;Additionally,  the M3 Competition is available with one extra package:;