The BMW M3 should be practical enough for family use if its cabin layout suits your passengers. Useful size figures include 2025 M xDrive Competition: 4801 mm; 2025 M xDrive Competition: 1903 mm; 2025 M xDrive Competition: 1438 mm; 2025 M xDrive Competition: 2857 mm; 2025 M xDrive Competition: 5. Wheelbase and seating matter most day to day because they influence rear-seat comfort, child-seat friendliness and how relaxed the car feels on longer trips.