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BMW M4
The BMW M4 is the high-performance version of the 4 Series, built by BMW M GmbH since 2014 in two generations, the F82/F83 and the G82/G83 from 2020. REREV says it is worth buying as long as you avoid the 2015 and 2019 model years, and the M4 Competition has a 523-hp twin-turbo inline-six with standard M xDrive.
What the BMW M4 is and who buys it
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) describes the M4 as a high-performance version of the BMW 4 Series developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, built since 2014 as part of the renumbering that split the coupe and convertible variants of the 3 Series into the 4 Series, with a first generation (F82/F83) from 2014 and a second (G82/G83) from 2020. BMW Blog (opens in a new tab) says the M3 and M4 are nearly identical on paper, that the M3 usually weighs slightly more, and that an F83 M4 Convertible weighs around 4,055 pounds compared with roughly 3,550 pounds for the fixed-roof F80 M3 and F82 M4. The 2027 M4 page lists the current specifications.
Best and worst M4 model years
REREV (opens in a new tab) says the BMW M4 is worth buying as long as you avoid the 2015 and 2019 model years. CarGurus (opens in a new tab) notes that BMW was among the top 10 car brands in the 2024 Consumer Reports predicted reliability survey, and says the first-generation M4 arrived a year or so after the standard 4 Series. CarsCounsel (opens in a new tab) and Best Car Year (opens in a new tab) publish year-by-year lists for owners weighing the two generations.
How it compares
Reef Brief (opens in a new tab) says the M4 Competition, with its 523-hp twin-turbo inline-six and standard M xDrive, starts at £87,495 in the UK, that a buyer choosing between the M8 and M4 Competition gets a genuine split between grand touring and prestige on one side and sharper handling and better value on the other, and that the CS is the clear performance upgrade.
Questions buyers ask
Which BMW M4 years should I avoid?
REREV (opens in a new tab) says the M4 is worth buying as long as you avoid the 2015 and 2019 model years.
What is the difference between the M3 and M4?
BMW Blog says they are nearly identical on paper, with the M3 usually weighing slightly more than the M4, not enough to meaningfully change the driving experience for most buyers.
Research map
Every major decision path.
The 2027 BMW M4 is built around 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six, rated at 473 / 503 / 523 horsepower across its compact performance coupe body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 4 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 M4 seats 4 and is a Compact performance coupe.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 M4.
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2027 BMW M4
M4 shares the M3's 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six across Coupe and Convertible body styles: base M4 at 473 hp, Competition at 503 hp, Competition xDrive at 523 hp.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
1 indexed BMW M4 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 BMW M4 | 2027 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the BMW M4.
The BMW M4 is a high-performance version of the BMW 4 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, that has been built since 2014. As part of the renumbering that splits the coupé and convertible variants of the 3 Series into the 4 Series, the M4 replaced those variants of the BMW M3.
Source: BMW M4 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
BMW M4 at a glance
- Production
- 2014–present
- Assembly
- Germany:, BMW Dingolfing (M4), BMW Regensburg (BMW plant 6.10) (rework of M4 GT3)
- Class
- Compact executive car (D)
- Layout
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (xDrive, 2021–present)
- Predecessor
- BMW M3 (E92/E93) (coupe and convertible)
BMW M4 generations
The BMW M4 has been redesigned in 2020, gaps of 6 years, an average of 6.0 years between generations. The current generation (second generation, G82/G83) began in 2020.
| Generation | Code | Began | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | F82/F83 | 2014–2020 | On 25 September 2013, BMW released the technical specifications of the M4. |
| Second generation | G82/G83 | 2020–present | The second iteration of the BMW M4 (codenamed G82) is largely based on the standard 4 Series (G22 generation), which was previewed by the BMW Concept 4. |
Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)
- September 2025, Electrical System:Wiring:Power Distribution Module/Ipdm. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire. Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Trim by trim
Every 2027 BMW M4 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | RWD | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Twin Turbo) | 473 | 406 | 3,829 | – | – | – |
| Competition | RWD | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Twin Turbo) | 503 | 479 | 3,880 | – | – | $87,950 |
| Competition xDrive | AWD | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Twin Turbo) | 523 | 479 | 3,979 | – | – | $93,050 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Compared with
Models this BMW M4 is most often compared with.
Nearest BMW models
Other BMW models.
Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 M4 come in?
The 2027 BMW M4 (compact performance coupe) comes in 4 trims: M4, M4 Competition, M4 Competition xDrive, M4 Competition xDrive Convertible.
Q02What are the 2027 M4 trims?
The 2027 BMW M4 trims are M4, M4 Competition, M4 Competition xDrive, M4 Competition xDrive Convertible, listed from the entry M4 up to the top M4 Competition xDrive Convertible.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 M4 use?
The 2027 BMW M4 is built around 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six, rated at 473 / 503 / 523 horsepower across its compact performance coupe body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 M4 have?
The 2027 BMW M4 is rated at 473 / 503 / 523 horsepower (3.0L twin-turbo inline-six).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 M4?
The 2027 BMW M4 is offered with RWD or optional AWD (xDrive, Competition only).