2026 BMW M4 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.4s
- Competition xDrive AWD, 523 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 49% of 33 coupes (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 19 of 33 coupes (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 523 hp | 479 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $86,400 |
| Competition xDrive Convertible AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 523 hp | 479 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $98,400 |
| Competition RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 503 hp | 479 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $86,400 |
| Base Style RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 473 hp | 406 lb-ft | 3,829 lb | 247 | 8.1 | 4.1 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $82,200 |
| Coupe RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 473 hp | 406 lb-ft | 3,830 lb | 247 | 8.1 | 4.1 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $82,200 |
| Competition Coupe RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 523 hp | 479 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $86,400 |
| Competition xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | 523 hp | 479 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $91,500 |
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
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 473 hp | Base Style RWD | $82,200 | Base | $2,021 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 503 hp | Competition RWD | $86,400 | +$4,200 | $2,021 | $0 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4 | 523 hp | Competition Coupe RWD | $86,400 | $0 | $2,021 | $0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 5 | Competition RWD | $86,400 | 3.4 s |
| 6-speed manual | 2 | Base Style RWD | $82,200 | 4.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Base Style RWD: 473 hp, 19 mpg, $82,200. 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.
2026 Chevrolet Corvette: 1.5 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 BMW M4 | 2026 Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Competition xDrive AWD | ZR1X AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.4 s | 1.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Online |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | 1,064 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,914 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 544 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 3.7 |
| MSRP | $86,400 | $209,700 |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree