2026 BMW M4 trim levels explained
Base to top
$16,200
- 7 trims. $82,200 to $98,400.
- Base: Coupe RWD. Top: Competition xDrive Convertible AWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe RWD | $82,200 | $1,350 | 3.0L 6cyl | 473 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 19 mpg | 4 |
| Base Style RWD | $82,200 | $1,350 | 3.0L 6cyl | 473 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 19 mpg | 4 |
| Competition RWD | $86,400 | $1,350 | 3.0L 6cyl | 503 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 4 |
| Competition Coupe RWD | $86,400 | $1,350 | 3.0L 6cyl | 523 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 4 |
| Competition xDrive AWD | $86,400 | $1,350 | 3.0L 6cyl | 523 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 4 |
| Competition xDrive Coupe | $91,500 | $1,350 | 3.0L | 523 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 4 |
| Competition xDrive Convertible AWD | $98,400 | $1,350 | 3.0L 6cyl | 523 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 4 |
What changes at each step
Base Style to Competition: +$4,200
Base Style RWD $82,200 to Competition RWD $86,400.
- Power: 473 hp to 503 hp.
No added standard equipment listed.
Competition to Competition Coupe: $0
Competition RWD $86,400 to Competition Coupe RWD $86,400.
- Power: 503 hp to 523 hp.
No equipment data.
Competition Coupe to Competition Convertible: +$6,900
Competition xDrive Coupe $91,500 to Competition xDrive Convertible AWD $98,400.
- Cargo: 12.0 cu ft to 10.6 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Base Style RWD, $82,200.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Base Style RWD, $82,200.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Base Style RWD, $82,200.
- 360 camera: optional from Base Style RWD, $82,200.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Base Style RWD, $82,200.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Base Style RWD, $82,200.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Base Style RWD, $82,200.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Base Style RWD, $82,200.
- Remote start: optional from Competition RWD, $86,400.
- Not on any trim: Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Base Style RWD | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S |
| 360 camera | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | N | N |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S |
| Third row | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S |
| Premium audio | S | S |
| Remote start | N | O |
| Heated rear seats | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N |
No equipment data: Coupe RWD, Competition Coupe RWD, Competition xDrive Coupe, Competition xDrive Convertible AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Competition xDrive AWD, $86,400.
- The most hp: Competition Coupe RWD, 523 hp, $86,400.
- The best mpg: Coupe RWD, 19 mpg, $82,200.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Competition xDrive Coupe.
- Dropped: Competition xDrive Coupe AWD, CS AWD, CS Coupe AWD, CS Edition VR46 AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$2,500.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe RWD | $79,700 | $82,200 | +$2,500 |
| Base Style RWD | $79,700 | $82,200 | +$2,500 |
| Competition RWD | $83,900 | $86,400 | +$2,500 |
| Competition Coupe RWD | $83,900 | $86,400 | +$2,500 |
| Competition xDrive AWD | $83,900 | $86,400 | +$2,500 |
| Competition xDrive Convertible AWD | $96,000 | $98,400 | +$2,400 |
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