2024 BMW M4 Convertible

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Slightly more relaxed than its coupe sibling, the M4 convertible delivers easy top-down motoring with almost no loss of blistering performance when you want to wind it out. To top it off, the M4 is practical. It's expensive, but the M4 looks, feels and performs every bit of its price tag.Read full review

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2024 BMW M4 Convertible Review

byMichael Cantu^{Correspondent
Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at Edmunds and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.}

rating written byKurt Niebuhr^{Senior Vehicle Test Editor
Kurt Niebuhr has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. A automotive photographer by trade, Kurt is now one of Edmunds' high-performance test drivers. He's driven and photographed hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles all over the world, so Kurt's library of automotive experiences would certainly make for a good book. When not dreaming about getting his racing license or trying to buy out-of-date film for his cameras, Kurt can usually be found cursing at his 1966 Mustang.}

Pros

Muscular acceleration
Grippy handling, with lots of available driver-set adjustments
More rear passenger and cargo space than many competitors

Cons

Steering lacks road feel
Some drive settings are needlessly complex
Polarizing grille design

What's new

Digital instrument panel and center touchscreen now housed in one unit
New 14.9-inch touchscreen is standard and comes loaded with iDrive 8 infotainment system
Part of the second 4 Series generation introduced for 2021

Overview

The M4 is the coupe or convertible version of BMW's long-running M3 sedan. It's engineered to provide both an exhilarating driving experience and plenty of luxury and technology. Few premium brands offer a coupe and convertible with the power and performance of the M4. Changes for 2024 are limited to tech upgrades. BMW modernized the M4's interior with dual display screens that sit side by side (they were previously separate) behind one large curved screen. The infotainment system has also been upgraded to the brand's latest iDrive 8 interface.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2024 BMW M4 Competition xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.98 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

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Edmunds spotlight: Configurations and track options

Unlike many high-performance luxury cars, the M4 gives drivers multiple configurations to choose from. The base model features a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, but if rowing gears isn't your thing, opt for the more powerful Competition model with an eight-speed automatic. And if all-wheel drive is needed, the Competition xDrive model has you covered. The standard M4 includes a multitude of performance upgrades, but if you plan on enjoying track days, the fade-resistant M carbon-ceramic brakes are a worthy upgrade. The M Drive Professional package is also a must for track days. It adds a Track mode, lap timer and the Drift Analyzer, a feature that tells drivers how well they are drifting.

Competitors to consider

If you're set on having two doors, consider the highly capable Chevrolet Corvette. It's quicker to 60 mph, and it has better steering feel, a more comfortable ride and a lower starting price than the M4. The better-handling Porsche Cayman and more sophisticated Audi RS 5 coupe are two other alternatives. To help you decide if the M4 is right for you, check out our test team's thorough review in the Edmunds Expert Rating below.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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8.1

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Performance

8.5/10

How does the M4 Convertible drive? If you want one of the quickest four-seat convertibles on the market, look no further. With launch control activated, our all-wheel-drive M4 Competition convertible ripped from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds at the Edmunds test track. After that, it dispatched the quarter mile in 11.4 seconds at nearly 119 mph. That's fast. The star of the show is the M4's potent turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine. It delivers smooth, easy power on the street and then monstrous acceleration on the track. Shifts from the eight-speed automatic are unobtrusive when you want them to be or dramatic when you want the full M car experience.

The M4's all-wheel-drive system also delivers loads of grip and impressive handling. We saw a 1.05 g average on our skidpad, putting this drop-top solidly into sports car territory. But we still remain underwhelmed by BMW's steering. While the weighting and accuracy are good, there's just not enough feel or sense for how much grip you have left until you're right on the limit. Thankfully, the M4 has loads of traction, meaning you'll likely only be near the car's considerable limits on the track.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the M4 Convertible? As with any performance car, convertible or not, comfort is a relative term. The M4 Competition's ride is firm, but it's better tuned and more compliant than some of BMW's other M Competition models. The standard adaptive suspension manages most situations well, absorbing impacts without rattling your teeth. Its stiffest setting is a little too much for public roads, but it's easy to dial it back and tailor the M4 to your personal preferences. Noise and vibration are acceptable for a high-performance convertible, and we thought the dual-mode exhaust system was well tuned and never too obnoxious.

Our test vehicle had the optional carbon-fiber bucket front seats. These snug, lightweight seats are thin on padding and have 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 shorter drivers (under 6 feet tall) found it bothersome. We strongly recommend trying these seats out before buying them.

The climate control system works fairly well, even with the top down, 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.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? How easy it is to get into the M4 convertible depends on how much room you have to open its long doors. Our test car had the optional carbon-fiber sport seats, and their unyielding bolsters make it a bit more difficult, especially if you're packing a few extra pounds. Thanks to the M4's size (it's bigger than it looks), the rear seats will accommodate adults without an issue. Getting into those rear seats is more of an issue, but it's considerably easier if you've got the top down.

The convertible top is nicely finished on the inside with no trace of the complicated mechanism it uses. Raising and lowering in around 16 seconds, the top isn't the quickest but you can activate the top while moving at lower speeds. Our only real gripe with the top is the need to deploy the somewhat flimsy trunk divider, which is there to keep objects from getting squished when the roof goes down. If you forget to do that, the top will not lower.

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Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The M4 features the latest in-car tech BMW has to offer, including its latest single dashboard display that houses both the instrument panel and the touchscreen infotainment interface. The video-gamey combo panel may rankle BMW purists with its lack of traditional circular gauges, but BMW is going all in for a tech-first world. Also, we've found the learning curve is a bit steep with the latest version of iDrive; it can be hard to find what you want from all of the various menus and icons. If you prefer to run things from your phone, the M4 offers Apple CarPlay (with wireless connectivity) and Android Auto integration. The voice controls work pretty well too.

The M4 comes with a mix of standard and optional driver aids, including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warning and parking sensors. Overall, BMW does a nice job of tuning these features to be helpful without being overly sensitive.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? Because of the convertible top's mechanism, trunk space is somewhat compromised when the top is down. You need to pull down a plastic divider to keep objects from being damaged. There's still a decent amount of room but you lose room for taller objects.

Inside, there's a refreshing amount of small-item storage for a convertible. There are big door pockets and a decently sized center console as well as the cupholders up front, while the back seat can easily hold laptop bags and has a bit of storage. Due to the limited access to the back seat, adding a car seat is not the easiest thing to do.

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Fuel Economy

8/10

How economical is the M4 Convertible? The EPA estimates an all-wheel-drive M4 convertible will get 18 mpg in combined city/highway driving, and we found the M4 more than capable of matching and even exceeding those numbers. On our mixed-driving evaluation route, we saw 24.5 mpg with light to moderate traffic. Other tanks with more city driving achieved about 19 mpg. Like any high-performance car, dipping into the M4's prodigious power will be very detrimental to your fuel economy.

Value

8/10

Is the M4 Convertible a good value? As you might expect, the M4 convertible is quite a bit more expensive than a standard 4 Series drop-top. But the car's performance, fit and finish and overall quality mostly justify its elevated price tag. Warranties are slightly better than average with both the powertrain and bumper-to-bumper coverage of four years/50,000 miles with four years of roadside assistance and three years of free maintenance.

Wildcard

9/10

Like its bigger brother, the M8 convertible, the M4 convertible feels just a touch less extreme than its hardtop sibling and is all the better for it. The M4 convertible manages to balance a bit of practicality and decent everyday comfort with serious performance without much compromise. In fact, a few of our editors actually prefer the slightly more casual personality of the drop-top version to the coupe.

Which M4 does Edmunds recommend?

The Competition model is the one we recommend for most people, unless you're an enthusiast who prefers the base model's manual transmission. For a small premium, drivers will enjoy the Competition's additional power, quicker-shifting automatic transmission and larger wheels. The Competition also gives you access to the optional Driving Assistance Professional package, a bundle of advanced driver aids.

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2024 BMW M4 Competition Xdrive m is a blast. The most fun car to drive. Excellent handling and performance.

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U-DRAG RACE: BMW M4 Competition vs. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | Handling, Quarter Mile & More

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2024 BMW M4 Features & Specs

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Convertible

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$93,300
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$260/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	9.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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The Corvette is one of our highest-ranking sports cars and a performance bargain. For less than the cost of the M4, the mid-engine sports car provides similar, if not superior, performance, better steering feel and a more comfortable ride. The top-spec Z06 model is a track monster that's only rivaled by the most prominent high-end sports cars. Previously, the Corvette lacked basic advanced driver aids, but that's not the case for 2024 with the addition of a few standard safety features.

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BMW M4 vs. Audi RS 5

Audi is the way to go if you prefer a smooth ride and a sleek look from your high-performance sports car. But don't let the RS 5's sophistication fool you. It's not as powerful but it blasted from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds when we tested it, matching the M4 Competition's time. However, driving enthusiasts will likely be drawn to the M4's more engaging driving experience, standard six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive.

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BMW M4 vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite M4 safety features:

Active Driving Assistant: Bundles a number of driver assist features, including a blind-spot warning system and lane departure warning.
Parking Assistant Plus: Steers the vehicle into a parallel or perpendicular parking spot with minimal driver interaction.
Extended Traffic Jam Assistant: Drives and steers the vehicle at low speeds while on the highway to reduce the tedium of driving in traffic.

FAQ

Is the BMW M4 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 M4 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.1 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the M4 has 9.0 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

What's new in the 2024 BMW M4?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 BMW M4:

Digital instrument panel and center touchscreen now housed in one unit
New 14.9-inch touchscreen is standard and comes loaded with iDrive 8 infotainment system
Part of the second 4 Series generation introduced for 2021

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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 average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 BMW M4 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 BMW M4 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 M4 and gave it a 8.1 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 M4 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 BMW M4?

The least-expensive 2024 BMW M4 is the 2024 BMW M4 Competition xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $93,300.

Other versions include:

Competition xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $93,300

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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 Competition xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A). For a full list of M4 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 BMW M4 Competition xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.98 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.

Edmunds spotlight: Configurations and track options

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