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2020 BMW M4 review

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BMW M4 highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Impressive braking power
  • Stunning interior
  • Comfortable even on winding roads

Cons

  • Noisy engine and exhaust
  • Not the most exciting engine options
  • Steering feels disconnected compared to rivals

Mileage (EPA estimate)

17 city, 23 highway, 19 combined

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A versatile daily driver or track toy

The 2020 BMW M4 is a premium sports car that can be equipped either as a coupe or a convertible. The M4 was first introduced in 2014 and the 2020 model is powered by a robust 3.0L twin-turbo straight-six engine that produces 424 horsepower in its base form. Altogether, it provides a firm, yet athletic driving experience, with seating for four. The M4 is an elite performance vehicle designed to eat up twisty roads or perhaps spend a weekend at your local circuit. If you're a driving enthusiast, you'll love the six-speed manual transmission that is standard; there's also a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic available if that's more your style.

All BMW M4 years

What is new for the 2020 BMW M4?

  • Sunroof(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The CS trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment.

2020 BMW M4 trims

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Standard BMW M4 Features:

  • Includes a track-ready cooling system, eighteen-inch wheels, LED headlights, fourteen-way power-adjustable M sport seats, and more.

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Executive package:

Competition package:

5 reasons to buy the 2020 BMW M4

1. Premium performance interior

2020 BMW M4 Review: Back Seats | CarMax

All BMWs come with finely appointed and well-engineered interiors but the performance-oriented M models get a little extra attention. 2020 M4s get competition sport seats that are heavily bolstered to keep you firmly planted in your seat when you're getting in some spirited driving or visiting the track. A black cloth interior is standard but leather is optional in ten different colors, including three two-tone interior color options that range from Sonoma Beige to Silverstone and Sakhir Orange. Choices of interior trim accents such as aluminum, anthracite wood, and carbon fiber help finish off the premium approach to the M4s interior.

2. Powerful twin-turbo engine

2020 BMW M4 Review: Engine | CarMax

BMW M vehicles are synonymous with speed and power, and the 2020 M4 is no exception. All 2020 BMW M4s are equipped with a 3.0L straight-six engine that is force-fed by two turbochargers. Standard output for the 2020 M4 is 424 horsepower while those equipped with the optional Competition package produce 444 horsepower. The M4s engine isn't just about power figures alone; it's also equipped with a specially designed oil sump that is capable of keeping the engine properly lubricated on the race track.

3. Unique BMW M colors

The M4 is available with eleven different color options. BMWs look good in just about any color but if you want people to know that you're driving a sport injected M car, there are several BMW colors that are specially reserved for cars like the 2020 M4. Colors that are specific to the M4 include Sakhir Orange, Austin Yellow, Yas Marina Blue, and San Marino Blue Metallic.

4. Drop top or coupe

2020 BMW M4 Review: Dash | CarMax

The 2020 BMW M4 is available both as a traditional sport coupe with a fixed roof or as a convertible with an automatic folding soft-top. If you're more of a hardcore driving enthusiast, the coupe is lighter and the fixed roof provides more rigidity for aggressive driving. The M4 convertible has the benefit of being able to drop the top with a touch of a button to enjoy having the wind blow through your hair as you blast down a canyon road.

5. Driver-assist technology

2020 BMW M4 Review: Front Seats | CarMax

Owning a sports car doesn't mean that you have to sacrifice the latest in driver-assist aids. The 2020 BMW M4 is well equipped with driver-assist aids that help you keep your pride and joy in ship shape and dialed in with the traffic patterns around you. Forward-collision alert with automatic emergency braking is standard, as is lane-departure warning. A 360-degree camera is also available on M4s equipped with the Executive package and includes a feature that will park the car for you, taking the guesswork out of those tricky parallel parking scenarios.

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BMW M6

Another great option if you're looking for a luxury sports car is the venerable BMW M6. 2017 and up models are powered by a racy 4.4L twin-turbo V8 that churns out an impressive 560 horsepower. The 2017 and newer models are also available in a variety of configurations, depending on what you're looking for in a sports car — two or four-doors are available with seating for up to five passengers when equipped with four doors. The four-door model is referred to as the BMW M6 Gran Coupe. The two-door model is also available as a convertible. Standard features on the 2017 BMW M6 include:

  • LED headlights

  • Keyless entry and ignition

  • Rearview camera

  • Apple CarPlay® and SiriusXM radio

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal gave the BMW M4 an overall reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks BMW M4 54th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.

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BMW M4 features and specs

CS 2WD 2D Coupe

Standard Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • ABS Brakes
  • Adjustable Suspension
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather & Suede Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Leather Seats
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.0L

Horsepower

454

Torque (ft-lbs)

442

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

15.8

Wheelbase

110.7"

Overall length

184.5"

Width

73.6"

Height

54.8"

Leg room

F 42.2"/R 33.7"

Head room

F 39.8"/R 36.1"

Front tires

P265/35YR19

Rear tires

P285/30YR20

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

2020 BMW M4 FAQ

More about the 2020 BMW M4

Color options

Exterior colors:

  • Alpine White

  • Austin Yellow Metallic

  • Azurite Black Metallic

  • Black Sapphire Metallic

  • Champagne Quartz Metallic

  • Mineral Grey Metallic

  • Sakhir Orange Metallic

  • San Marino Blue Metallic

  • Smoked Topaz Metallic

  • Yas Marina Blue Metallic

Interior details

  • 13.1 cubic feet of cargo space for the convertible and 15.7 cubic feet of cargo space for the coupe

  • 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system

  • Standard cloth interior with optional leather

  • BMW M sport seats are standard

  • Apple CarPlay and SiriusXM are standard

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