2022 BMW M4 review
BMW M4 highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Potent power and acceleration
- Impressive handling
- More practical than other sport coupes
Cons
- Steering feels isolated from the road
- Overcomplicated drive mode settings
- Divisive front-end styling
Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 22 highway, 18 combined
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2022 BMW M4: Potent performance mixed with practicality
Shoppers with a penchant for performance would do well to check out the 2022 BMW M4. It gets an abundance of power from its twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine and slices through turns with thrilling agility. At the same time, this sport coupe is practical and convenient thanks to relatively spacious rear seats and a usable trunk. For 2022, the M4 is available with BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system, which has never before been offered on either the M4 or M3. Even better, drivers can switch between rear- or all-wheel-drive whenever they like. Also new for 2022 is a convertible variant that is available in the more powerful Competition trim with all-wheel drive.
As enamored as we are with the M4's strong performance, we continue to struggle with its exaggerated grille. Calling it polarizing seems generous since we've yet to find someone willing to defend it. Looks aside, the M4 is a strong alternative to sport coupes such as the Chevrolet Corvette, Audi RS 5, and Porsche 718 Cayman.
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What is new for the 2022 BMW M4?
- M4 trims have been upgraded with Head Up Display, 4WD/AWD, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and 20 Inch Plus Wheels as standard equipment this year.
- Automated Parking, 6002, and Soft Top features are now available as options on select trims.
2022 BMW M4 trims
Base:
- 3.0L
- Side Airbags
- Head Up Display
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Power Seats
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
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Competition:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- 503-hp, 479-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Automatic Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- 4WD/AWD
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
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What We Like
Power and acceleration: With up to 503 horsepower available, the BMW M4 sprints to 60 mph in only 3.7 seconds and covers the quarter mile in 11.6 seconds. That's comparable to V8-powered rivals such as the Chevrolet Corvette and Audi RS 5. Achieving that impressive acceleration is easy with built-in launch control that expertly maximizes traction.
Sharp handling: This well-balanced coupe's sticky high-performance tires let it corner with the kind of precision and confidence expected of any top-tier sports car. The standard adaptive suspension allows the driver to adjust the stiffness of the ride to suit road conditions or soften it for improved comfort.
Space and convenience: Most sport coupes have either tiny rear seats or none at all. The BMW M4 bucks that trend by offering surprisingly usable rear space. There's plenty of room for young occupants and adult passengers will be fine in those seats for shorter trips. For added practicality, the trunk can hold up to 12 cubic feet, which is comparable to some family sedans.
What Needs Improvement
Styling: Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but this BMW's grille is one of the most polarizing styling decisions in all of automotive history. We've yet to find anyone other than the Bavarian carmaker who is drawn to the oversized vertical grille or even willing to defend it. That's too bad because the rest of the M4 is attractive and muscular.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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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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Competition 4WD/AWD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- 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
- Soft Top
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
503
Torque (ft-lbs)
479
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
15.6
Wheelbase
112.5"
Overall length
189.1"
Width
74.3"
Height
54.9"
Leg room
F 41.8"/R 32.5"
Head room
F 40.6"/R 36.1"
Front tires
P275/35YR19
Rear tires
P285/30YR20
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2022 BMW M4 FAQ
The 2022 BMW M4 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Competition : 16 MPG City and 23 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
Here is what's new for the 2022 BMW M4:
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- 4WD/AWD
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