2020 BMW M4 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.1s
- RWD, 425 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 23 of 36 coupes (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 24 of 36 coupes (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 425 hp | 406 lb-ft | 3,625 lb | 234 | 8.5 | 4.1 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $69,150 |
| CS RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 453 hp | 442 lb-ft | 3,612 lb | 251 | 8.0 | 4.1 sEstimate | 7-speed manual | RWD | $103,100 |
| RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 425 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,110 lb | 207 | 9.7 | 4.4 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $77,650 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 425 hp | RWD | $69,150 | Base | $1,920 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 453 hp | CS RWD | $103,100 | +$33,950 | $2,021 | +$101 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed manual | 2 | RWD | $69,150 | 4.1 s |
| 7-speed manual | 1 | CS RWD | $103,100 | 4.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the RWD: 425 hp, 20 mpg, $69,150. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
M4 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 BMW M4: 2.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 BMW M4.
| Measure | 2020 BMW M4 | 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | RWD | Fastback RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.1 s | 6.1 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 425 hp | 310 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,625 lb | 4,183 lb |
| hp per ton | 234 | 148 |
| lb per hp | 8.5 | 13.5 |
| MSRP | $69,150 | $70,300 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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