2027 BMW M4

Price Range: $82,200 - $91,700

Very Good

The 2027 BMW M4 is one of the only cars that checks all four of the following boxes: luxury, practicality, style and thrills. It isn't perfect, but when you're rowing the silky shifter or driving along the coast with the top down, the M4's flaws are easy to overlook.Read full review

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9 Luxury sport coupes

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Pros

Muscular acceleration
Precise handling, with many customizable adjustments and settings
Practical, with more rear seat and trunk space than many rivals

Cons

The steering lacks road feel
Some needlessly complicated drive settings
Polarizing grille design

Overview

Written by automotive expert Christian Wardlaw

Updated: 7/8/2026

Performance-tuned by BMW's M division, the M4 coupe and convertible are parked at the top of the 4 Series lineup. In addition to offering more power, they're fortified with lightweight wheels, stickier tires, upgraded brakes, and a stiffer adaptive suspension. Choose the M4 coupe, and the car has a carbon-fiber roof to reduce weight and the center of gravity and a standard manual transmission to maximize driver involvement. Available all-wheel drive also adds confidence when you're accelerating out of a corner or just trying to get home in lousy weather. Friends and family can come along for the ride, and the trunk is actually usable. Intrigued? Get more details by reading the Edmunds Expert Rating for the BMW M4.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Very Good

7.6

out of 10

We drove the 2027 BMW M4 on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

7.9/10

How does it drive? We've tested the full range of M4s. Because the standard M4 has rear-wheel drive and a manual transmission, it's more difficult to launch from a standstill. As a result, its 0-60 mph time is "only" 4.4 seconds, whereas the fire-breathing, automatic-shifting and all-wheel-drive Competition xDrive model does the trick in a scant 3.3 seconds.

The M4s we've tested all stopped from 60 mph between 105 feet and 107 feet, strong numbers for this size coupe. Handling grip is equally impressive. It pulled 1.07 g on our skidpad even without serious ultra-high-performance tires. The M4's steering is a sore spot. Its effort is light, and you don't get much feel for the road or for available tire grip.

The ride is firm and gets firmer with sportier versions, but it's better tuned and more compliant than some other M Competition models. The standard adaptive suspension manages most situations well, absorbing impacts without rattling your teeth. The M4 is also easy to drive, even with the manual transmission.

While the M4 Competition offers many well-executed driver assistance technologies, the most advanced features are optional. Few are available at all with the base M4.

Comfort

6.2/10

How comfortable is it? For a coupe, the M4 offers lots of space. Low-mounted seats mean headroom is better than in the regular 4 Series, and adults can fit in the back seat for shorter drives. Child car seats will also fit better in the back than in most other coupes.

We've sampled both the standard seats and the optional carbon-fiber buckets. The latter are lightweight seats with thin padding and a small bump in the seat bottom that fits between the driver's legs. BMW's designers presumably added it to boost lateral support when cornering, or maybe because they just thought it would look cool. But our drivers under 6 feet tall found it bothersome. Consider sticking with the standard M4 seats.

The climate control system works fairly well, though we found it runs a bit on the warm side. The controls are mostly easy to use, though the lack of a dedicated sync button to equalize both sizes of the dual-zone system seems like an oversight.

In-cabin tech

9.7/10

How’s the tech? The M4 features BMW's iDrive 8.5 tech interface running on a 14.9-inch touchscreen integrated in a single housing with the instrument panel. We've found it can take some time to learn. Once you do familiarize yourself with it, you'll find it's one of the better and more responsive systems around. If you prefer to run things from your phone, the M4 offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The voice controls work pretty well, too. There are USB-A and USB-C ports, including ports in the back seat, and a standard wireless charging pad. The latter is difficult to access, however, especially when the cupholder is loaded with drinks.

Storage & cargo

9/10

How’s storage and cargo? The M4 offers an impressive amount of storage. The trunk space is pretty roomy, and the opening is wide and tall. The rear seats fold down to open the space up more. It's arguably even more impressive inside, with large door pockets and a sizable center console bin. Even rear passengers have small storage bins.

Value

6.8/10

Is it a good value? The BMW M4 is priced higher than its primary rival, the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53. However, the Mercedes doesn't offer a manual transmission or reach the BMW's performance heights. Fit and finish is on par for the price, though. If that's of little concern, the more visceral Ford Mustang Dark Horse and Dark Horse SC bracket the M4 lineup with a more compelling pure performance value equation. If you don't need a back seat, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray also lives in this same neighborhood.

BMW includes a four-year/50,000-mile basic and powertrain warranty, which is average for the class. You do get an excellent four years/unlimited miles of roadside assistance and three years/36,000 miles of service visits.

MPG

3/10

How’s the fuel economy? With rear-wheel drive, the M4's EPA-estimated fuel economy is 19 mpg in combined driving. With all-wheel drive, it drops to 18 mpg. That's significantly less than the AMG CLE 53, which earns ratings of 22-23 mpg. That said, we saw much better fuel economy during our testing, including an impressive 26.6 mpg on our real-world evaluation route.

X factor

9/10

The styling might still be polarizing to some, but the driving experience is not. The M4, no matter which model you choose, is a rapid yet sophisticated coupe with equal measures of poise and performance. The fact that the base M4 includes a six-speed manual transmission adds a few extra cool points to its tally. While the M4 is far from inexpensive, it is brimming with tech and can be optioned with brightly colored upholstery and some very special exterior paint colors for increased personalization. There aren't many two-door four-seat performance coupes or convertibles left, but the M4 is a compelling choice nonetheless.

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Buying Tips for the 2027 BMW M4 for July

The 2027 BMW M4 is moving fast, with remaining new inventory turning in just 8 days, so expect light discounts and be ready to act quickly on the exact car you want.

Buyers are paying a little under sticker, with the Edmunds Suggested Price about $700 below MSRP on average. The Competition xDrive looks like the best value play, with roughly $1,000 off MSRP versus about $500 on the Base.
There are only 416 new vehicles nationwide, so supply is tight for a current-year performance coupe. Competition xDrive is the easiest trim to find with 329 new vehicles, while the Base and rear-drive Competition are much scarcer.
There are no general customer rebates. If you finance, BMW is offering a promotional rate as low as 5.59% for 48, 60, or 72 months for qualified buyers, which can beat typical market rates and lower your total interest cost.
If you lease, expect a payment around $1,300 a month with about $6,300 due at signing for a 36-month, 12,000-mile term.

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2027 BMW M4 trim level differences

The 2027 BMW M4 is a compact luxury performance car available in coupe and convertible body styles. Three versions are available: the base M4, Competition and Competition xDrive. Compare the 2027 BMW M4 trim levels in-depth.

Which M4 trim does Edmunds recommend?

This car is all about driver engagement, and considering that it's among the last vehicles available with a manual transmission, we recommend the base M4 coupe. It might not be as outright powerful and fast as the M4 Competition, but with a row-it-yourself gearbox and rear-wheel drive, the base car might also be the purest option in the lineup.

Competitors to consider

The BMW M4 has outlasted nearly all of its direct competitors, leaving only the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 to sweet-talk you into a car wearing a three-pointed star. It helps that the Benz costs less than the Bimmer, but the CLE is also a little less powerful than the M4 and does not offer the added driver engagement of the BMW's standard manual transmission. If you don't need a back seat, a Corvette Stingray is a legitimate alternative to the M4, and the new Grand Sport X version even offers all-wheel drive.

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2027 BMW M4 Features & Specs

Type:

Coupe

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$82,200
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$294/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive

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Reliability

The 2027 BMW M4 has no recalls.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2027 BMW M4

Where the BMW M4 ranks:

#3 in Luxury sport coupes

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FAQ

Is the BMW M4 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2027 M4 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.6 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2027 M4 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 0 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the M4 has 15.5 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a BMW M4. Learn more

Is the BMW M4 reliable?

To determine whether the BMW M4 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the M4. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the M4's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2027 BMW M4 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2027 BMW M4 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2027 M4 and gave it a 7.6 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2027 M4 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 0 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2027 M4 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2027 BMW M4?

The least-expensive 2027 BMW M4 is the 2027 BMW M4 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $82,200.

Other versions include:

2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M) which starts at $82,200
Competition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $86,600
Competition xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $91,700

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What are the different models of BMW M4?

If you're interested in the BMW M4, the next question is, which M4 model is right for you? M4 variants include 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M), Competition 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A), and Competition xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A). For a full list of M4 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more