New BMW 4 Series and M4 revealed: everything we know so far (2024)

BMW has given the 4 Series and M4 a light makeover for 2024, both in coupe and convertible form. You get tweaked styling, an upgraded interior and the M4 has more power as well. Read on for all you need to know.

  • New BMW 4 Series and M4 revealed
  • Tweaked exterior styling
  • New interior trims
  • Diesel engines no longer offered
  • More power for the M4
  • On sale in the spring

This is the new BMW 4 Series, and the German brand has given its Mercedes CLE alternative a fresh face and some new technology.

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Alongside the standard car, the hot BMW M4 has also gone under the knife. The sports coupe and convertible now have tweaked styling and are packing more power under the bonnet.

New BMW 4 Series and M4 design

This is just a mid-life facelift for the BMW 4 Series coupe and convertible, so those massive teeth up front aren’t going anywhere.

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What has changed at the font is the headlights. They may have the same sleek shape as before, but the LED structure inside has been changed to make them look more modern. The M440i version pictured here also has a new grille with vertical slats, as opposed to the chequered pattern you got before.

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The side profile may have stayed the same, but there are some new alloy wheel designs to choose from and some new shades of paint. These include a forest green and a new bright red, and you can choose from thousands of colours with BMW’s Individual customisation.

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Looking to the rear, the tail lights are the main change. They share the same design as the BMW M4 CSL, and feature laser technology to create an intricate design. You also now get larger exhaust surrounds, and the lower bumper has been tweaked as well.

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Changes to the new BMW M4 are less dramatic compared to the outgoing model, with differences at the front limited to just the new headlights. There are also some new colours to choose from, as well as some optional graphics.

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It’s a similar story at the rear, where you find those same laser tail lights from the standard car. The quad tailpipes are also here to stay, and the rear badges have been fettled with black trim instead of chrome.

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New BMW 4 Series and M4 interior

Step inside the new BMW 4 Series and you’ll be greeted with a selection of upgrades which lift the cabin nicely over the outgoing car. There’s also a new infotainment system to sweeten the deal.

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The biggest change here is the new steering wheel, which mimics the design of the new 5 Series’ rim. There’s also a range of new interior trims, including open-pore wood and aluminium finishes.

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You now also get a new infotainment system, just like the one found in the 3 Series. This means you have a huge, curved display spanning half the dashboard. The physical climate controls have now also been relocated to the screen.

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An augmented reality sat nav system is also now available, a feature we first saw on the new BMW 7 Series. This will show you a camera feed of the road ahead with graphics overlaid showing you were to go.

New BMW 4 Series engines

BMW has stopped offering diesel engines for the 4 Series coupe and convertible, so you now have a much more simple choice of two petrol engines. The 420i uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 184hp, and the coupe will do 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds. The added weight of the convertible raises this to 8.2 seconds.

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Then you have the more spicy M440i model, which uses a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six with 374hp. That’s slightly down on the 381hp you get from 3.0-litre versions of the Mercedes CLE, and it’s a bit slower to 60mph than that car as well. Coupe versions of the M440i will do 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds, rising to 4.9 seconds in the convertible.

New BMW M4 engine and performance

You still get a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six under the bonnet of the new BMW M4, however it’s been fettled for a touch more power. It now puts out 530hp, up from 510hp in the previous car.

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That’s a whopping 80hp more than the Audi RS5, and this power is sent to all four wheels via an eight speed automatic gearbox. All this results in a 0-60mph time of 3.5 seconds, almost half a second quicker than the RS5.

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There’s no pure rear-wheel-drive version of the M4 anymore, with all cars getting all-wheel-drive. Unlike the system you get in Audis though, you can switch to rear-wheel-drive mode at the touch of a button for some tyre-shredding shenanigans.

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How much is the new BMW 4 Series and M4?

The new BMW 4 Series will be available to order in the spring, with prices starting from £43,020 for the coupe and £49,695 for the convertible. That’s around the same as you’ll pay for the current car, and it’s also around the same as an Audi A5.

As for the BMW M4, that’ll set you back £84,250 in coupe form or £88,255 if you want the wind in your hair. That’s actually slightly less than the outgoing car, but it’s getting on for £9,000 more than an Audi RS5.

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FAQs

Is BMW 4 Series same as M4? ›

Other related changes the M4 boasts over regular 4 Series models include special stability and traction control tuning, a double-joint spring strut front axle with unique axle geometry and variable-ratio steering, a five-link rear axle featuring its own kinematics and elastokinematics, M-specific adaptive dampers, a ...

What are the new changes in the BMW M4? ›

The BMW M4 Competition has received a range of tweaks aimed at keeping it on pace with the sports car opposition, boosting its engine's output and upgrading its infotainment system. The twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six gains 20bhp, up from 503bhp to 523bhp.

What is so special about the BMW M4? ›

AN M KNOWS NO LIMIT. Two powerful icons of sport. The high-performance BMW M4 Competition xDrive Coupe boasts up to 523 hp thanks to the 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder gasoline engine. Equally impressive, the BMW M4 Competition xDrive Coupe includes the same powerhouse engine with rear-wheel drive.

What is the update for the BMW M4 2024? ›

The M4's headlights have been redesigned, and you now get laser-tech tail lights, but fundamentally, the 2024 car looks the same as the model it's replacing. Coupe buyers can go a step further by adding M Sport decals to the front and back of the car in either High Gloss Black or High Gloss Red.

What does M stand for in M4 BMW? ›

In the mid-20th century BMW was heavily involved in the racing scene. In order to distinguish the vehicles that BMW put on the track from those available to the public, the company created the "M" branding and the BMW M division of the company. The letter "M", in this case, stands for "Motorsport".

Is the BMW 4 Series being discontinued? ›

Well according to a report from BMW Blog (via Car Expert), the German automaker currently has no plans for a next-generation 4-Series. All signs seem to indicate that the 4 Series has sold well, so why would BMW not want it to continue? It could have something to do with BMW's Vision Neue Klasse concepts.

What does the BMW M4 top out at? ›

Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), but with the optional M Driver's Package, it can increase to 280 km/h (174 mph).

Is BMW M4 a luxury car? ›

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BMW makes some of the most exhilarating luxury sport coupes and sedans on the market, and the M4 is a solid example.

Is a BMW M4 a good buy? ›

It's not just a brutal performance car though and does the normal stuff pretty well. Switch everything into Comfort mode and you can cruise along pretty comfortably with lighter steering, though the suspension still has a pretty firm edge to it.

Can an M4 be a daily driver? ›

Wearing official crakows. I've been daily driving my F82 M4 with the DCT for just over 2 years and 17k miles now. I find the gearbox absolutely fine, however I do think that the ride is too hard/harsh even in its comfort setting though on the 19" wheels.

Is the new M4 worth it? ›

Storage is good, it has a 440L boot, and there is basically nothing that says you couldn't live with an M4 every day. That's the issue though, as for $200K you almost want a car you can't live with every day. Swathes of carbon fibre and stitched leather look great, but there's still plenty of 420i inside the M4.

What does BMW stand for? ›

The acronym BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH, which roughly translates to the Bavarian Engine Works Company. The name harks back to the company's origin in the German state of Bavaria. It also indicates BMW's original product range: engines for various applications.

What is the top speed of a BMW M4? ›

The top speed of the BMW M4 is electronically limited to 250 km/h.

What is the difference between the BMW M4 and the M4 competition in 2024? ›

What's the Difference Between the 2024 BMW M4 and M4 Competition? M4 Competition models have an upgraded power output of 503 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, compared to 473 hp and 406 lb-ft on the standard M4. M4 Competition models only come with an 8-speed M STEPTRONIC automatic transmission.

Is 430i the same as M4? ›

430i is not an M4. You are better off doing aero, wheels, mirror caps or anything else. If you go with a M4 style grill it will never quite look right because the bumpers aren't the same. 430i is not an M4.

What series is BMW M4? ›

THE BMW 4 SERIES COUPÉ M MODELS.

The power ranges from 285 kW in the BMW M440i xDrive to a mighty 390 kW in the BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive.

What does 4 Series mean on BMW? ›

BMW Series and Models

3 Series are four-door cars available as a sedan, sports wagon, or Gran Turismo styles. 4 Series offers compact coupe-style models with a two-door coupe or convertible or a four-door Gran Coupe. 5 Series vehicles are a mid-size four-door car sedan or Gran Turismo.

Are the BMW M3 and M4 the same? ›

From the front, the M3 and M4 look very similar, with the same grille design, headlights, and air intakes on the flanks of the front bumpers. Besides the fact that the M3 has a pair of rear doors, both are the same length. The M4 Coupé, however, is slightly shorter and narrower than the M3 Saloon.

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