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2025 BMW M4 Coupe Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 BMW M4 is available in coupe and convertible body styles. It's offered in three trim levels: M4 (base), Competition and Competition xDrive. Here is a breakdown of the power and features offered with each:

M4
Standard features are similar across the lineup. The base M4 coupe starts with:

  • Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (473 horsepower, 406 lb-ft of torque)
  • Six-speed manual transmission
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels with performance tires
  • Adaptive suspension dampers (adjust to improve ride comfort and handling)
  • Electronic limited-slip rear differential for improved traction
  • Adjustable drive modes
  • Carbon-fiber roof
  • Adaptive LED headlights
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable, heated 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
  • Front and rear parking sensors

Standard advanced driver aids include:

  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Automatic high-beam assist

Competition
Stepping up to the M4 Competition adds:

  • Upgraded power (503 hp, 479 lb-ft)
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels with performance tires
  • Gloss black exterior trim

Competition xDrive
The Competition xDrive mirrors the Competition trim but adds all-wheel drive and more power (523 hp). The convertible model is only available in this trim.

You can further customize your M4 through a handful of options. Notable picks include:

  • Executive package
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Power trunklid
    • Remote start
  • 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)
    • Front and rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is about to cross your vehicle's path)
    • Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
  • Sunroof
  • Carbon-ceramic brakes
  • Carbon-fiber bucket front seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Upgraded headlights with laser technology
  • M Drive Professional package (includes Track mode and other track driving aids)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Which M4 trim does Edmunds recommend?

We'd recommend the M4 (base) model to anyone not only because it's the most affordable choice but also because we still enjoy shifting a manual transmission with cars of this caliber. If that's you too, the base trim with a few upgrades (Executive package, ventilated seats) is hard to beat. That said, the Competition with its automatic transmission, additional power and extra available options — the Driving Assistance Professional package, for example — is a better pick for daily driving and commuting.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Vehicle
M4 Base
M4 Competition
M4 Competition xDrive
Vehicle
Base
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M
Starting MSRP
$79,700
Avg Price Paid
$79,274
See all M4 Base for sale
Competition
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$83,900
Avg Price Paid
$82,108
See all M4 Competition for sale
Competition xDrive
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$89,000
Avg Price Paid
$88,026
See all M4 Competition xDrive for sale
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Section Title

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
473 hp @ 6,250 rpm
503 hp @ 6,250 rpm
523 hp
Engine torque
406 lb-ft @ 2,650 rpm
479 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
Not available
Engine displacement
3.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 6
inline 6
inline 6
Transmission
6-speed manual
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
275/40R18 (FRONT) 285/35R19 (REAR)
275/35R19 (FRONT) 285/30R20 (REAR)
275/35R19 (FRONT) 285/30R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 9.5-in (Front) 19 X 10.5-in (Rear)
19 X 9.5-in (Front) 20 X 10.5-in (Rear)
19 X 9.5-in (Front) 20 X 10.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

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

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
4.7 in.
4.7 in.
4.8 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.3 in.
74.3 in.
74.3 in.
Height
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
54.9 in.
Length
189.1 in.
189.1 in.
189.1 in.
Wheelbase
112.5 in.
112.5 in.
112.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.0 cu. ft.
12.0 cu. ft.
12.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
Front Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
Rear Head Room
35.8 in.
35.8 in.
35.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.7 in.
34.7 in.
34.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
51.0 in.
51.0 in.
51.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Yas Marina Blue/Black Full Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather
Fjord Blue/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Kyalami Orange/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Silverstone/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Tartufo Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Full Merino, premium leather
Yas Marina Blue/Black Extended Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather
Fjord Blue/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Silverstone/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Yas Marina Blue/Black Full Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather
Fjord Blue/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Kyalami Orange/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Silverstone/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Tartufo Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Full Merino, premium leather
Yas Marina Blue/Black Extended Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather
Fjord Blue/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Silverstone/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Yas Marina Blue/Black Full Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather
Fjord Blue/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Kyalami Orange/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Silverstone/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Tartufo Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Kyalami Orange/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Full Merino, premium leather
Yas Marina Blue/Black Extended Merino w/Yellow Accent, premium leather
Fjord Blue/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Silverstone/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Exterior
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Alpine White
Black Sapphire Metallic
Frozen Brilliant White Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Toronto Red Metallic
Sao Paulo Yellow
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Special Order Color
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Alpine White
Black Sapphire Metallic
Frozen Brilliant White Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Toronto Red Metallic
Sao Paulo Yellow
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Special Order Color
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Alpine White
Black Sapphire Metallic
Frozen Brilliant White Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Toronto Red Metallic
Sao Paulo Yellow
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Special Order Color
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic