Is the 2024 BMW M4 a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Length 189.1 in. Class median 184.8 in.
- Commuter: $146 a month. Class median $132.
- Off-road: 4.8 in clearance. Top 100% of 175.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
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 | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $146 vs $132 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 4.8 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 19% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- 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 32.2 in | 16 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 35.8 in | Median 35.0 in | 18 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.0 cu ft | Median 10.7 cu ft | 20 | Yes |
Is the M4 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $78,100 | Median $78,100 | 31 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 473 hp | 232 hp to 604 hp | 34 | Yes |
| Length | 189.1 in | Median 184.8 in | 32 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.0 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 27 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.8 cents | Median 15.2 cents | 31 | 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 31 coupes
- $132
- Highway mpg
- 23 mpg, top 76% of 29
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 | 4.7 to 5.2 in clearance, 50.5 to 54.9 in tall | 13 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in | Median 38.4 in | 20 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 40.0 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 27 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the M4 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 4.8 in clearance. Top 100% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Competition xDrive AWD, 4.8 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the M4 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 19% below cars like it.
- Price, RWD
- $78,100
- Predicted price
- $95,971
- Gap
- -$17,871 (-19%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the M4 a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 RWD | $78,100 | 16.8 cents | 15.5 cu ft | 473 hp |
| Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD | $64,995 | 7.3 cents | 22.8 cu ft | 630 hp |
Compared with 139 trims of other makes, coupes, 2024.
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