2019 BMW M4 review
BMW M4 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Impressive overall performance
- Comfortable ride and seats
- Refined and well-built interior
Cons
- Limited interior storage
- Steering feels lifeless and disconnected
- Uninspired engine and exhaust sounds
Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 23 highway, 19 combined
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The 2019 BMW M4 artfully blends performance and comfort
Most sports coupes can deliver stirring performance or a comfortable ride, but rarely can they do both. The 2019 BMW M4 is one such vehicle, equally suited to the racetrack as to the daily commute. There's plenty of power from the turbocharged six-cylinder, with 425 horsepower on tap in the base model and 444 hp if you spring for the optional Competition package. Handling is another strength, and the adaptive suspension means the ride quality won't be too rough when you're just cruising.
For 2019, the M4 returns largely unchanged. Apple CarPlay® has been added to the standard features list along with parking sensors that take away any guesswork when parking. These add to an already long list of advantages that make the M4 a standout among rivals that include the Mercedes-AMG C 63 coupe and Audi RS 5. As much as we love the Benz's V8 growl, the M4 is the driver's choice for overall performance.
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What is new for the 2019 BMW M4?
- The M4 is available in a new trim called the CS.
- M4 trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control, Parking Sensors, Lane Departure Warning, Leather & Suede Seats, Rear Spoiler, 20 Inch Plus Wheels, SMG Transmission, Automatic Transmission, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Sunshade and Automated Parking features are now available as options on select trims.
2019 BMW M4 trims
Base:
- 425-hp, 406-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Rear Defroster
- Automated Cruise Control
- Power Seats
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
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CS:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- 454-hp, 442-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Leather & Suede Seats
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- SMG Transmission
- Automatic Transmission
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What We Like
Performance: Overall performance is very strong and there's ample power to launch the M4 to 60 mph in only 4.3 seconds. Slowing it down is equally easy, especially if you get the optional carbon-ceramic brakes. Handling is also praiseworthy, and high cornering speeds are easily achieved on a smooth curvy road.
Comfort: The adaptive suspension lets the driver select a softer ride for more comfort or firm up the dampers for sportier handling. The optional Competition package stiffens the ride further, so choose accordingly. Helping matters are well-shaped front seats that provide plenty of side bolstering to keep you in place when cornering.
Well-built interior: The cabin's straightforward design gives the M4 a sporty seriousness that seems appropriate for its capabilities and price. There's a sturdy feel to every part of the interior and material quality is excellent for the class. Even on a bumpy road, there's no trace of any creaks or squeaks. The M4 is an example of an interior done right.
What Needs Improvement
Driver engagement: The BMW M4 may turn in some impressive numbers in testing, but that doesn't tell the whole story. The engine and exhaust sound great when you're driving exceptionally hard, but at lower speeds the annoying drone is far less inspiring. We're also missing the kind of steering feel that previous BMWs were famous for. By contrast, this M4 feels rather numb and disconnected through the steering wheel.
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Ratings & reliability
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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CS 2WD 2D Coupe
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- ABS Brakes
- Adjustable Suspension
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- SMG Transmission
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Parking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Rear Sunshade
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
454
Torque (ft-lbs)
442
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
15.9
Wheelbase
110.7"
Overall length
184.6"
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
2019 BMW M4 FAQ
The 2019 BMW M4 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- CS : 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- : 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
The BMW M4 received a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the BMW M4 as 53 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
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Here is what's new for the 2019 BMW M4:
- CS
- Automated Cruise Control
- Parking Sensors
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
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