2027 BMW M4 Trims Comparison

All M4s have a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, but output varies by drivetrain:

• M4 (base): six-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, 473 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque
• M4 Competition: eight-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive, 503 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque
• M4 Competition xDrive: eight-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, 523 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque

BMW offers the coupe in all three levels of specification, while the convertible is available only in Competition xDrive spec. Each version includes an electronic limited-slip rear differential for improved traction and adaptive suspension dampers that automatically adjust to balance ride comfort and handling capability. Standard features are similar across the lineup.

M4
The base M4 coupe is equipped with:

• 18-inch front and 19-inch rear forged aluminum wheels
• Adaptive LED headlights
• Carbon-fiber roof
• Leather upholstery
• Heated, power-adjustable front sport seats
• 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Navigation system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
• Wireless smartphone charging

Standard advanced driver aids include:

• Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• 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)
• Lane keeping assistance (steers the M4 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
• Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
• Automatic high-beam assist

Competition
Stepping up to the M4 Competition adds:

• 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels with performance tires
• Gloss black exterior trim
• Remote engine start
• Digital key capability (allows you to use your smartphone as a key to enter and drive the vehicle)

Competition xDrive
The Competition xDrive mirrors the Competition trim but adds all-wheel drive and more power.

You can further customize your M4 option packages. They include:

• Executive package
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Upgraded interior finishes
• Parking Assistance package
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the M4 and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
  • Forward-view camera system (gives you a view of what's ahead of the BMW when parking)
  • Drive recorder (records an image of the road ahead, which can be reviewed at a later time)
• Driving Assistance Professional package (Competition models only)
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Traffic jam assist (uses the vehicle's advanced driver aids to further provide hands-free driving capability on select highways at speeds up to 40 mph)
  • Automatic emergency stop system (brings the vehicle to a safe stop if the driver becomes unresponsive)
  • Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
• Carbon package
  • 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels (M4 base)
  • Increased top speed
  • Track mode and other track driving aids
  • Performance data recording and monitoring
  • Carbon-ceramic brakes (provide better resistance to brake fade during high-performance driving)
  • Carbon-fiber interior trim
  • Performance steering wheel with synthetic suede
  • M Carbon performance front seats
  • One-day professional driving school

Several components in the Carbon package are available as individual options. Additionally, BMW offers:

• Exterior graphics
• Power sunroof (coupe)
• Improved interior materials
• Ventilated front seats
• Neck warmer (convertible)
• Upgraded headlights with laser technology