BMW F74 M235 Gran Coupe vs G80 M3

The G80 M3 scores higher, by more than the range either could move.

First car Second car

BMW F74 M235 Gran Coupe

55Guide Score for 2026Specialistabout $1,995 a year to own

About 52nd of 69, likely 35th to 61st

BMW G80 M3

89Guide Score for 2022Excellentabout $2,818 a year to own

About 10th of 69, likely 4th to 19th

The seven parts and acclaim, side by side, each with its share of that car’s score
Part	F74 M235 Gran Coupe	G80 M3
Heritage	3 counts 15 of 100	34 counts 16 of 100
Engine	49 counts 15 of 100	62 counts 16 of 100
Drive feel	59 counts 20 of 100	76 counts 21 of 100
Analog connection	20 counts 10 of 100	74 counts 10 of 100
Weight	81 counts 10 of 100	72 counts 10 of 100
Long-term value	not measured	not measured
Ownership	58 counts 17 of 100	69 counts 12 of 100
Acclaim	39 counts 15 of 100	73 counts 16 of 100
Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five years	under 0.1%	under 0.1%
Cost to own a year	$1,995 ($1,292 to $2,950)	$2,818 ($1,870 to $4,652)
The bills that decide it	Valve cover and oil filter housing leaks (B48); Coolant leaks (B48); Dual-clutch hesitation at low speed	Coolant tank and charge-air cooler leaks; Carbon buildup (direct injection); Infotainment software glitches

Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $1,995 a year to own and about $2,818 a year to own at each best year). How it works.