Is the 2025 BMW M4 a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Length 189.1 in. Class median 185.0 in.
- Commuter: $146 a month. Class median $132.
- Off-road: 4.8 in clearance. Top 100% of 181.
- 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 | 27% 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 | 17 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.0 cu ft | Median 10.4 cu ft | 21 | Yes |
Is the M4 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $79,700 | Median $99,750 | 33 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 473 hp | 252 hp to 665 hp | 39 | Yes |
| Length | 189.1 in | Median 185.0 in | 35 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.0 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 28 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.8 cents | Median 15.2 cents | 35 | 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 35 coupes
- $132
- Highway mpg
- 23 mpg, top 66% 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 | 4.7 to 5.2 in clearance, 49.0 to 55.0 in tall | 21 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in | Median 38.6 in | 23 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 40.0 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 28 | 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 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Competition xDrive AWD, 4.8 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the M4 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 27% below cars like it.
- Price, Coupe RWD
- $79,700
- Predicted price
- $108,530
- Gap
- -$28,830 (-27%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 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 Coupe RWD | $79,700 | 16.8 cents | 15.5 cu ft | 473 hp |
| Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD | $68,195 | 6.5 cents | 22.8 cu ft | 630 hp |
Compared with 90 trims of other makes, coupes, 2025.
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