Verdict
A
Sports · Germany · 2014-Present
BMW M4
BMW M4 — spec data and generation history.
Years
2014-Present
Generations
2
Segment
Sports
M-tier 4 Series Coupé/Convertible — split off from M3 in 2014. F82 (2014–2020), G82 (2021-Present).
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2014-2020
F82
→
M4 CS — 460 bhp, 0-62 in 3.9s.
Verdict
A
BHP
460
0–60
3.9 s
Top
174 mph
MPG
34.0 mpg
Used
£25,000-£72,000
- + S55 inline-six twin-turbo
- + Coupé and Convertible
- − Charge pipe failures
- − Crank hub keyway slip
2021-Present
G82
→
M4 CS xDrive — 543 bhp, 0-62 in 3.4s.
Verdict
A
BHP
543
0–60
3.4 s
Top
188 mph
MPG
28.0 mpg
Used
£60,000-£105,000
- + S58 inline-six benchmark
- + xDrive optional
- − Polarising kidney grille
- − Heavy
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2014-2020 · F82
- S55 charge pipe
- Crank hub keyway slip
- Run-flat tyres
2021-Present · G82
- S58 software updates
- Polarising kidney grille
- iDrive 8
Rivals
BMW M3 · Audi RS5 · Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupé · Porsche 718 Cayman GTS