The BMW M4 is a high-performance luxury coupe designed around speed, sharp handling, and everyday premium usability.
The M4 Competition xDrive that will be manufactured for India uses a 2,993cc twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder gasoline engine producing up to 530 horsepower, with a traditional eight-speed gearbox and all-wheel drive capability.
The claimed fuel-efficiency figure is about 9.7 km/l, though real-world mileage will depend heavily on driving style. Performance is the real story here, with 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and very strong mid-range acceleration.
There are original M sports seats made of quality materials, a curved display, performance-oriented controls, and a 4-seater layout. The cabin feels high quality and is aimed primarily to cater to the driver.
The M4 includes multiple airbags, stability control systems, advanced braking hardware, parking assistance, and lane-related driver assistance features, depending on specification.
The M4 measures 4,794 mm long, 1,887 mm wide, and has a 2,857 mm wheelbase. Boot capacity is around 440 litres.
Some important features include adaptive LED headlights, CSL-style rear lights with laser technology, carbon fibre roof, M xDrive, Active M Differential, adaptive M suspension, and BMW's newest version of their infotainment system and digital display.
| Seating capacity | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 2993 |
| Max power (bhp) | 523 bhp@6250rpm |
| Gear box | -- |
| Max torque (Nm) | 650 Nm@2750rpm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 10 |
| Fuel Type | petrol |
| High-performance 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six petrol engine producing up to 530 hp and 650 Nm | |
| 0–100 km/h acceleration in around 3.5 seconds with M xDrive performance system | |
| Advanced 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission with all-wheel drive for track-level driving dynamics | |
| Aggressive two-door performance coupe design with premium M-sport interior and technology features |
Cs | ||
|---|---|---|
Comfort & convenience | ||
| 2nd row adjustable headrest | Yes | |
| 2nd row adjustable headrest - 2nd row headrest adjustment type | Manual | |
| Adjustable ORVM | Yes | |
| Adjustable cluster brightness | Yes | |
| Air conditioner | Yes | |
Entertainment & communication | ||
| Heads up display (HUD) | Yes | |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system | Yes | |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Am/fm radio | Yes | |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Aux compatibility/connectivity | Yes | |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Bluetooth compatibility/connectivity | Yes | |
Exterior | ||
| Body colored bumpers | Yes | |
| Body kit | Yes | |
| Chrome exhaust | Yes | |
| Exterior door handle colour | Body Coloured | |
| Headlights Bulb type | LED | |
Interior | ||
| Digital Instrument cluster | Yes | |
| Digital Instrument cluster - Digital Tachometer | Yes | |
| Digital Instrument cluster - Digital tripmeter | Yes | |
| Door pockets | Yes | |
| Front seat pockets | No | |
Safety | ||
| 2nd row middle rear headrest | No | |
| Airbags | Yes | |
| Airbags - Co-passenger airbag | Yes | |
| Airbags - Front torso airbags | Yes | |
| Airbags - Number of airbags | 6 | |
Warranty | ||
| OEM warranty (years) | 3 | |
"The addiction of speed has really only been enhanced by how controlled I felt while driving in everyday conditions. The numbers say one thing, but the way it really handles made me much less scared to drive it. "
"There were certain details inside both the cockpit and passenger area that were just as nice as those found in other BMW vehicles, and the overall quality was maintained, even though there may be a little less rear-seat legroom than some may expect from a car like this. "
"It's not cheap, but if you want to use your car as an everyday performance vehicle, this car will deliver. The highway ability of the car is simply outstanding. "
"If you're looking for a car that can double as your "dream car," then this may be an option; However, before you move forward with the purchase, I suggest you do some research. This is not a luxury coupe that places comfort above all else. "
"The styling is very bold, but the engine and the grip are clearly the most impressive parts of this car. The vehicle has an exceptional amount of grip and provides lots of fun throughout nearly all driving scenarios. "