Is the 2022 BMW M4 a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Length 189.1 in. Class median 183.6 in.
- Commuter: $146 a month. Class median $132.
- Off-road: 4.7 in clearance. Top 101% of 154.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $146 vs $132 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 4.7 in, top 101% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 27% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the M4 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 seats | 5 or more | N/A | No |
| Rear legroom | 34.7 in | Median 30.3 in | 14 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 35.8 in | Median 34.8 in | 16 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.0 cu ft | Median 9.3 cu ft | 18 | Yes |
Is the M4 a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $72,000 | Median $84,660 | 36 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 473 hp | 241 hp to 612 hp | 35 | Yes |
| Length | 189.1 in | Median 183.6 in | 34 | No |
| Turning circle | 20.0 ft | Median 36.8 ft | 28 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.8 cents | Median 15.2 cents | 36 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the M4 a good commuter car?
No. $146 a month to commute. Class median $132.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $146
- Median of 36 coupes
- $132
- Highway mpg
- 23 mpg, top 69% of 32
Is the M4 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 4.7 in clearance, 54.8 in tall | 4.5 to 5.1 in clearance, 48.6 to 54.1 in tall | 17 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in | Median 38.0 in | 21 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 20.0 ft | Median 36.8 ft | 28 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the M4 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 4.7 in clearance. Top 101% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Competition xDrive AWD, 4.7 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the M4 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 27% below cars like it.
- Price, RWD
- $72,000
- Predicted price
- $98,078
- Gap
- -$26,078 (-27%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the M4 a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 120 trims of other makes, coupes, 2022.
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