2023 BMW M4 trim levels explained
Base to top
$65,200
- 5 trims. $74,700 to $139,900.
- Base: RWD. Top: CSL RWD.
All 5 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $74,700 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 473 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 19 mpg | 4 |
| Competition RWD | $78,600 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 503 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 4 |
| Competition xDrive AWD | $82,700 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 503 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 4 |
| Competition xDrive AWD | $89,700 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 503 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 4 |
| CSL RWD | $139,900 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 543 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 2 |
What changes at each step
RWD to Competition: +$3,900
RWD $74,700 to Competition RWD $78,600.
- Power: 473 hp to 503 hp.
No added standard equipment listed.
Competition to CSL: +$61,300
Competition RWD $78,600 to CSL RWD $139,900.
- Power: 503 hp to 543 hp.
- MPG: 19 mpg to 18 mpg.
- Seats: 4 to 2.
Adds as standard: Remote start.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: RWD, $74,700.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: RWD, $74,700.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from RWD, $74,700.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: RWD, $74,700.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: RWD, $74,700.
- Power liftgate or trunk: optional from RWD, $74,700.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: RWD, $74,700.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: RWD, $74,700.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: CSL RWD, $139,900. Optional from Competition RWD, $78,600.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | RWD | Competition | CSL RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | O | O | N |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | O | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N |
No equipment data: Competition xDrive AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Competition xDrive AWD, $82,700.
- The most hp: CSL RWD, 543 hp, $139,900.
- The best mpg: RWD, 19 mpg, $74,700.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: CSL RWD.
- Dropped: Competition xDrive Convertible AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$2,700.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $72,000 | $74,700 | +$2,700 |
| Competition RWD | $79,000 | $78,600 | -$400 |
| Competition xDrive AWD | $79,000 | $82,700 | +$3,700 |
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What this cannot tell you
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