2026 BMW M4

The BMW M4 is the spiciest version of the two-door 4 Series. Available as a coupe or convertible, the M4 makes 473 horsepower in base form and as much as 523 hp in its top-spec Competition xDrive trim. Based on the same platform as the 3 Series, the M4 is a relatively compact luxury performance coupe with room for four passengers. But you don't buy an M4 to schlep people around — you buy one to carve up twisty backroads and explode out of corners. At both of those tasks, the M4 excels. Acceleration from the twin-turbocharged inline-six engine is more than adequate, with an M4 sprinting from 0 to 60 mph in under 4 seconds in our testing. Meanwhile, the standard adaptive suspension offers exceptional cornering while providing a comfortable ride. The M4 is also plenty luxurious inside, with a leather interior, heated front sport seats, and an impressive-looking digital instrument cluster that flows seamlessly into the touchscreen infotainment system.

The base M4 is the only way you can get the six-speed manual transmission, and that's the one we recommend for drivers seeking the most engagement from their two-door M car. We'd also throw in the Executive package for its head-up display and heated steering wheel, along with a few stand-alone options like ventilated front seats and the M Drive Professional package.