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2023 BMW M4 CSL Trims Comparison

2023 M4 CSL trim level differences

The 2023 BMW M4 CSL is a lightweight and more powerful version of the M4 Competition coupe. It has a twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine (543 horsepower, 479 lb-ft of torque) and uses an eight-speed performance automatic transmission to drive the rear wheels. Keep reading for a full breakdown of the CSL's performance upgrades and features.

Highlights of the M4 CSL's standard performance features include:

  • Forged light-alloy cross-spoke wheels in a matte black finish (19 inches front, 20 inches rear)
  • Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
  • M Sport differential (fully variable locking rear differential improves traction, stability and cornering capability)
  • M carbon-ceramic brakes (provides better resistance to brake fade during high-performance driving)
  • Two driver-selected brake pedal feel settings
  • Adaptive M suspension with a lower ride height (helps improve ride comfort and handling stability)
  • Cast aluminum front strut suspension brace
  • Variable-ratio M steering
  • Active exhaust system with a titanium silencer and quad exhaust outlets
  • M sound control button to alter the exhaust note
  • Revised traction and stability control systems

The M4 CSL also includes:

  • BMW laserlight headlights (laser-based headlights that produce an exceptionally bright and white beam for improved road illumination and driver visibility)
  • Hands-free keyless entry
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Carbon-fiber trim
  • Automatic climate control
  • M Carbon bucket seats with manual fore and aft adjustment
  • Black premium leather upholstery with red Alcantara synthetic suede inserts
  • Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel with a red center marker
  • Carbon-fiber reinforced plastic shift paddles and center console

Standard technology on the M4 CSL includes:

  • Digital instrument panel
  • Head-up display
  • 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Navigation system
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Active Driving Assistant
    • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
    • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
    • Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
    • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)

BMW offers a handful of options for the M4 CSL:

  • Black wheels
  • Run-flat performance tires
  • Frozen Brooklyn Gray paint
  • CSL graphic removal
  • Heated, power-adjustable M Carbon bucket seats

Which 2023 M4 CSL trim does Edmunds recommend?

As a wise preschool teacher once said: "You get what you get and you don't pitch a fit." With that in mind, BMW sells the M4 CSL in a single level of specification and in three paint colors. We're partial to the optional Frozen Brooklyn Gray hue, and you can also get available heated, power-adjustable M Carbon bucket seats if you plan to drive the car somewhere other than a racetrack.

Compare 2023 M4 CSL trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Elkhart, IN
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M4 CSL Base
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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
standard
Satellite radio
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
Cruise control
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Parking assistance
standard
Upholstery
premium leather
Heated seats
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Folding rear seats
Not available
Sunroof
Not available
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
Engine power
543 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Engine torque
479 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
Engine displacement
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
275/35R19 (FRONT) 285/30R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
19 X 9.5-in (Front) 20 X 10.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
16 / 23 / 18 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.6 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
250 / 359 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
40.0 ft.
Curb weight
3,640 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.4 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
81.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.6 in.
Height
54.6 in.
Length
188.7 in.
Wheelbase
112.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
40.3 in.
Front Leg Room
41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.1 in.
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$101,824
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.36
Depreciation
$34,677
Financing
$17,192
Taxes & Fees
$9,180
Fuel
$18,176
Insurance
$5,521
Maintenance
$11,253
Repairs
$5,825
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Colors

Interior
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Exterior
Frozen Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Alpine White