Is the 2026 BMW M4 a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Length 189.1 in. Class median 184.5 in.
- Commuter: $146 a month. Class median $132.
- Off-road: 4.8 in clearance. Top 100% of 173.
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 | 29% 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 32.2 in | 12 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 35.8 in | Median 34.9 in | 12 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.0 cu ft | Median 10.9 cu ft | 19 | Yes |
Is the M4 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $82,200 | Median $102,100 | 31 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 473 hp | 228 hp to 667 hp | 34 | Yes |
| Length | 189.1 in | Median 184.5 in | 31 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.0 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 25 | 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 68% of 28
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 5.3 in clearance, 48.6 to 54.8 in tall | 15 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in | Median 38.4 in | 20 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 40.0 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 25 | 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 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Competition xDrive AWD, 4.8 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the M4 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 29% below cars like it.
- Price, Coupe RWD
- $82,200
- Predicted price
- $115,547
- Gap
- -$33,347 (-29%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 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 88 trims of other makes, coupes, 2026.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
Your prices, use and trim may differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree