First-ever BMW M3 CS Touring.

Premium estate cars may not be the first choice for many, but are very often sought 
after when they become available second-hand. Often covert in their potency, estates 
or touring models will not come with any more subtle potency than BMW’s first-ever 
BMW M3 CS Touring, 
This exclusive new derivative builds on the success of the BMW M3 Competition 
Touring with M xDrive, combining exhilarating performance and sheer practicality.  
 
Offering an increased engine power output, bespoke chassis tuning and minimised 
weight – helped by numerous components made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic 
(CFRP) – the new BMW M3 CS Touring (fuel consumption combined: 10.5 l/100km; 
CO2 emissions combined: 240 g/km in the WLTP cycle, CO2 class: G) is certainly 
impressive on paper. 
 
Power is via BMW’s six-cylinder in-line engine, delivering 550 hp, combined with an 
eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and M xDrive all-wheel drive. 
It is priced from €220,270 RRP and will be produced in a limited run alongside all 
other variants of the BMW M3 Saloon and BMW M3 Touring at BMW Group Plant 
Munich, with first deliveries arriving in Ireland from March 2025.  
 
The BMW M3 CS Touring features an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with 
Drivelogic technology. A Drivelogic button is integrated into the gear selector, 
making it possible to alter the transmission’s shift characteristics with a choice of 
three settings. 
Alongside comfort-focused and sporty options, drivers can also engage a setting 
optimised specially for track driving. Both the gear selector and carbon-fibre shift 
paddles on the steering wheel enable sequential interventions during the gear 
selection process. 
Power is transferred to the road through the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system, which 
utilises an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case to ensure 
fully variable and super-smooth distribution of the engine’s power between the front 
and rear wheels. 
In tandem with the Active M Differential at the rear axle – where operation is also 
fully variable – the intelligent all-wheel-drive system’s rear-wheel bias enhances the 
M-typical handling dynamics. 4WD Sport mode can be selected via the M Setup 
menu to send a greater proportion of the engine’s power to the rear wheels. 
Meanwhile, engaging 2WD mode delivers a driving experience for the ultimate 
purist, where all power is sent to the rear wheels and the DSC (Dynamic Stability 
Control) system is deactivated. 
Outside View 
As standard, the special edition is equipped with an array of exposed carbon fibre 
components, including the front splitter, front air intakes and M exterior mirror 

caps. All of which draw a visually striking contrast with four exterior paint options. 
Customers can choose from three BMW Individual colours: British Racing Green, 
Laguna Seca Blue or Frozen Solid White in addition to Black Sapphire metallic. The 
roof and model-specific roof spoiler are painted in Black high-gloss. Exclusive to the 
BMW M3 CS Touring, the roof spoiler is additionally topped with an eye-catching 
red contour.  
The front-end design is characterised by a weight-minimised, stripped-back and 
frameless BMW M kidney grille, where black model lettering adorns the upper of the 
two horizontal grille slats. The kidney grille is also bordered by a CS-specific red 
contour line. The model badge at the front and its counterpart on the boot lid also 
have black surfaces with a red contour. Positioned either side of the kidney grille are 
LED icon headlights which glow yellow in a clear homage to motorsport. 
M Compound brakes provide stopping power with callipers painted in a choice of 
Red or Black, while customers opting for M Carbon ceramic brakes can choose 
between Red or matt Gold. 
Forged M light-alloy wheels are standard fit and are available in an exclusive double- 
spoke design with a matt Gold Bronze or matt Black finish. Measuring 19 inches in 
diameter at the front axle and 20 inches at the rear, the alloys are wrapped track 
tyres (275/35 ZR19 at the front, 285/30 ZR20 at the rear) as standard. Alternatively, 
customers can switch to sport tyres at no cost or specify ultra-track tyres from the 
options list. 
The 2025 BMW M3 CS Touring comes with the extensive use of carbon fibre- 
reinforced plastic (CFRP) employed to minimise weight. CFRP components include 
the bonnet, front splitter, front air intakes, exterior mirror caps and rear diffuser. 
Moving inside, the M Carbon bucket seats and CFRP steering wheel shift paddles, 
interior trim strips and centre console also contribute towards weight reduction. 
These measures amount to a total weight saving of approximately 15 kilograms 
compared to the BMW M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive.  

Inside Story 
The interior of the BMW M3 CS Touring blends a performance-focused cockpit with 
digital technology and exclusive design features. Electrically adjustable and heated 
M Carbon bucket seats are fitted as standard for the driver and front passenger. Each 
have integral head restraints, an illuminated “CS” model badge and surfaces in full 
Merino leather. Their exclusive Black/Red design is also adopted by the rear seats 
and all door panels are trimmed with black leather.  
The standard M Alcantara steering wheel in three-spoke design – with its flat- 
bottomed rim and red centre marker in the 12 o’clock position – bringing an 
authentic racing flair to the cabin. Further M-specific details include the red “CS” 
badge on the centre console, M seat belts and door sill plates which also bear the 
model designation.  

The BMW M3 CS Touring offers generous space, particularly in the rear where 
storage capacity can be expanded from 500 litres to a maximum of 1,510 litres.