2026 BMW M3 CS Touring unveiled – 551PS, 650Nm
The BMW M3 CS Touring is a dream come true for enthusiasts who love the perfect blend of high performance and practicality. This is the first time BMW has ever applied the “CS” badge to a Touring model, making it a significant addition to the M lineup. With more power, less weight, and exclusive design elements, the M3 CS Touring is a rare and highly desirable performance wagon.
The “CS” moniker has a long history with BMW, originally standing for “Coupe Sport” before evolving into “Competition Sport.” Today, it represents the bridge between the standard M models and the ultra-hardcore CSL variants. This new M3 CS Touring takes everything great about the M3 CS Sedan and M4 CS Coupe and packages it into a more versatile wagon format.
Like its siblings, the M3 CS Touring comes exclusively with BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Power comes from the familiar S58 twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, tuned to 551PS. 20PS more than the regular M3 Touring—while torque remains at 650 Nm. For those who enjoy spirited driving, the car retains a pure rear-wheel-drive mode for added excitement.
BMW’s modern CS models prioritize weight reduction, and the M3 CS Touring follows suit. While not as extreme as a CSL model, it still sheds 15kg compared to the standard M3 Touring, bringing the curb weight down to 1,850 kg. This makes it significantly lighter than the upcoming M5 Touring, which weighs 2,475 kg due to its complex V8 plug-in hybrid system.
The reduced weight and increased power make the M3 CS Touring seriously quick. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds—one-tenth of a second quicker than the standard M3 Touring and even the M5 Touring. The top speed is electronically limited to 300 km/h, a 20 km/h increase over the standard M3 Touring, putting it nearly on par with its larger sibling.
Visually, the M3 CS Touring stands out with a carbon fiber body kit and an aggressive front fascia featuring yellow daytime running lights, a signature feature of BMW’s modern CS models. It rides on staggered forged wheels—19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear—available in either gold bronze or matte black.
Despite its top-tier status, BMW does not include carbon-ceramic brakes as standard. Instead, buyers must opt for the upgrade or stick with high-performance compound brakes.
Color choices for the M3 CS Touring are more limited compared to the standard model, with only four exclusive options:
• British Racing Green
• Laguna Seca Blue
• Sapphire Black
• Frozen Solid White
Every CS Touring features a gloss black roof and rear spoiler, accented with red details on the spoiler, grille, and badging. Unlike the M5 Touring, the M3 CS Touring does not offer a carbon fiber roof option.
Inside, BMW has made further weight reductions by equipping the M3 CS Touring with carbon-shell bucket seats, which are optional on the standard M3 Touring but come as standard here. Carbon fiber is also used on the shift paddles, center console, and interior trim, reinforcing the car’s performance-focused nature.
BMW has not revealed the exact production numbers for the M3 CS Touring, but previous CS models offer some insight. The M4 CS is limited to 1,700 units, while the previous-generation M3 CS was capped at fewer than 2,000. The CS Touring is expected to have similar exclusivity.

In Germany, the M3 CS Touring starts at €152,900, making it €6,900 more expensive than the base M5 Touring in the same market. Deliveries are set to begin in March across Europe, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and other select regions.
Later this year, BMW is set to introduce another Competition Sport model—the M2 CS. Unlike the M3 CS Touring, the M2 CS is expected to be available in more markets, offering a high-performance alternative for enthusiasts who may not have access to the special edition wagon.
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