2017 BMW M4

The 2017 BMW M4 coupe is a performance version of the standard BMW 4-Series. The M4 is available in two body styles coupe and convertible, we will be covering the M4 Convertible in a separate review so don't forget to check it out. The 2017 M4 starts at $66,200 and gets you a more powerful engine than the 4-Series, performance upgrades in the form of suspension, differential, exhaust, and a few more. While the comfort and convenience features on the M4 are either part of the standard or the optional features list of the 4-Series.

If you want to get your hands on more features the M4 offers a list of optional packages which includes the Competition package, Executive package, Lighting package, Driver Assistance Plus package, etc. The Competition package adds more power to the twin-turbo inline-6 engine, bigger wheels, interior trim upgrades, revised suspension, and exhaust setup. The Executive package gets you creature comfort features, parking sensors, rearview camera, wireless device charging, etc. The Lighting package adds automatic high-beam and adaptive LED headlights, Driver Assistance Plus package as the name suggests adds advanced driver aids. 

Trims	M4 Coupe
MSRP	$66,200
Key Features	425 hp, 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-6 engine
	18-inch alloy wheels
	Adaptive xenon headlights
	Dual-zone automatic climate control
	Adaptive sport-tuned suspension
	Active locking differential
	8.8-inch touchscreen w/ iDrive infotainment interface
	Harman & Kardon surround sound system
	Performance exhaust system
	Leather upholstery

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For those looking to get their hands on the 2017 BMW M4, we would suggest getting the optional Competition, Lighting, and Driver Assistance Plus package if one needs to exploit the full potential of this M car.

The 2017 BMW M4 coupe has an EPA estimated gas mileage of 17 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 20 mpg combined. The BMW M4 with Competition package returns a similar gas mileage in the city but sees a drop of 2 mpg on the highway and 1 mpg combined. As usual, you get a 15.8-gallon fuel tank in the BMW M4 which is the smallest among the rivals.

Model	2017 BMW M4 Coupe	2017 Porsche 911 Carrera	2017 Ford Mustang GT	2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63
MPG (City)	17	20	15	17
MPG (Highway)	26	29	25	23
MPG (Combined)	20	23	18	19
Fuel Capacity (gallons)	15.8	16.9	16.0	17.4

Speaking of rivals, the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera is the most fuel-efficient sports coupe among all and it returns 3 mpg more than the BMW M4 across all three parameters.

“The M4 looks similar to the rest of the 4-Series range inside but with a sprinkling of added M-ness in the form of unique seats, materials and probably a few too many M badges.”- CarBuzz

2017 BMW M4 Coupe Seating and Comfort

The 2017 BMW M4 Coupe is a two-door four-seat coupe. The cabin of the M4 coupe shows its allegiance towards being a driver-focused cockpit. The front seats are comfortable and offer good support, going around tight corners the well-bolstered seats snugs you from all sides and keeps you from sliding off. The rear seats on the other hand are not in the same leagues as the front one. They lack both in terms of headroom and legroom, the sloping roofline and the two-door step make it really an uphill task getting into the rear seats.

Moving to the other parts of the cabin as the M4 is based on the 4-Series you will see a lot of similarity in the design language although being an M car there are lots of M car design elements incorporated to make it stand apart from the regular 4-Series sedan. That said, the fit and finish level of the materials are class-leading. There are plenty of creature comfort features available as standard while a few features like heated rear seats and the steering wheel can only be had as a part of the optional Executive package.

Model	2017 BMW M4 Coupe	2017 Porsche 911 Carrera	2017 Ford Mustang GT	2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63
Passenger capacity	4	4	4	4
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	39.8/55.3/42.2	N/A	37.6/ 56.3/ 44.5	38.8/ 54.8/ 42.0
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	36.1/51.7/33.7	N/A	34.8/ 52.2/ 30.6	35.6/ 51.7/ 32.0

The 2017 BMW M4 is neither the longest nor has the longest wheelbase among all the coupes yet it manages to provide better legroom in both the rows compared to the rivals. Although the BMW M4 has the least width among the rivals it manages to beat the shoulder room offered in both the rows by the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 while the Ford Mustang offers the best shoulder room among all. As for the headroom, the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 is 0.7-inches taller than the M4 yet the M4 offers better headroom in both the rows between the two.

2017 BMW M4 Coupe Infotainment System

The 2017 BMW M4 coupe gets an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that runs on the BMW's latest iDrive infotainment interface. The infotainment setup is probably the best among the German cars and offers a host of apps and BMW ConnectedDrive features. As standard you get, an 18-speaker Harman & Kardon surround sound system, HD radio, satellite radio, Bluetooth, navigation, etc.

Interior Features:

• Power-adjustable front sports seats
• Memory function for driver's seat
• Heated front seats
• Leather upholstery
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Available wireless device charging
• Available head-up display

2017 BMW M4 Coupe Cargo Capacity

The 2017 BMW M4 coupe offers 15.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. The boot-lid is at average height and the boot is well shaped to accommodate a couple of full-size suitcases.

Model	2017 BMW M4 Coupe	2017 Porsche 911 Carrera	2017 Ford Mustang GT	2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63
Cargo Capacity (cubic feet)	15.7	N/A	13.5	10.5

None of the rivals can match the cargo capacity of the M4 coupe while the AMG C 63 offers the least 10.5 cubic feet of trunk space.

“A power bulge on the hood hints at the twin-turbocharged behemoth underneath, flared fenders wrap around bigger wheels, and its aero-friendly nose, side, and rear end help the M4 cut through the air.”- The Car Connection

2017 BMW M4 Coupe Dimension and Weight

The 2017 BMW M4 incorporates lots of design elements to not only make it look different from the regular 4-Series sedan but also make it stand apart from the M3 sedan. The M4 Coupe gets a long bonnet with an all-new design for the twin-kidney grille. Lower down the front intakes have got more angular looks. Moving to the sides, the 184.6-inches long M4 coupe neatly integrates the shoulder line with the side vents.

While the chunky wheel arches have been provided to accommodate wider rubber and bigger alloy wheels. The M4 coupe comes as a two-door coupe but the 110.7-inches of wheelbase is adequate to provide a spacious cabin inside. The rear profile gets a similar BMW treatment to it with the quad exhaust pipes sticks out below the rear bumper.

Model	2017 BMW M4 Coupe	2017 Porsche 911 Carrera	2017 Ford Mustang GT	2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63
Curb weight(lbs)	3,565	3,153	3,705	4,074
Length(in)	184.6	177.1	188.3	187.0
Width(in)	73.6	71.2	75.4	73.9
Height(in)	54.4	50.9	54.4	55.1
Ground clearance(in)	4.7	N/A	N/A	4.4
Wheelbase(in)	110.7	96.5	107.1	111.8

Among the rivals, the AMG C 63 is the longest, widest, and tallest coupe among all. It is 2.4-inches longer, 0.3-inches wider, and 0.7-inches taller than the M4 coupe. The AMG C 63 being the longer of the two offers a 1.1-inches extra wheelbase compared to the M4 coupe. That said, the M4 coupe gest the highest 4.7-inches of ground clearance which is 0.3-inches higher than the AMG C 63's ground clearance.

Exterior features:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Adaptive xenon headlights
• Quad tailpipes
• Power-folding and auto-dimming outside mirror
• Available adaptive LED headlights
• Available 20-inch alloy wheels
• Available front and rear parking sensors

The 2017 BMW M4 coupe is a low-volume sports coupe that hasn't been tested by either the NHTSA or the IIHS and there is hardly any chance that either of them will test it in the future. The BMW M4 packs in a host of active and passive safety features which are generally standard in the segment but the majority of the advanced safety and driver-assist features are clubbed in the Driver Assistance Plus package.

Safety Features:

• Rearview camera
• Eight airbags
• Traction and stability control
• Available blind-spot monitor
• Available lane departure alert
• Available automatic emergency braking

2017 BMW M4 Coupe Vs 2017 Ford Mustang GT

The 2017 Ford Mustang GT can be had at half-price of the BMW M4 Coupe. For the cheaper price tag, the Mustang GT gets a big V8 that matches the power and torque figures of the BMW M4's twin-turbo V6. But the heavier Mustang GT loses out to the BMW M4 by a margin in both the 0-60 mph and quarter-mile runs. Powered by a V8 and being heavier the Mustang GT also returns lesser gas mileage compared to the M4. 

Compare the cabin of both the coupes and you would see that the M4 not only has a more spacious cabin but also feel more luxurious and high-quality compared to the Mustang GT's cabin. That said, the BMW M4 is by far superior in every comparison compared to the Mustang GT and unless you are on a shoestring budget there is no reason why you should pick the Mustang GT over the more fun yet practical BMW M4 coupe.

2017 BMW M4 Coupe vs 2017 Mercedes Benz AMG C 63 Coupe

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Coupe for almost the same money offers a twin-turbo V8 which is more powerful and torquey than the twin-turbo V6 of the BMW M4 Coupe. But the heavier AMG C 63 can just get two-tenths of a second lead of the BMW M4 in the 0-60 mph run and one-tenth in the quarter-mile. The AMG C 63 was able to match the city gas mileage of the BMW M4 coupe but out on the highway, it lost to the M4 by a margin of three mpg.

Moving inside there is no dearth of high-quality material and comfortable seats inside either of the two coupes and even the cabin space is also very similar. The BMW M4 although wins the practicality points by offering better trunk space. Thus if going for the most bang for bucks deal then surely the AMG C 63 will entice you more but as a driver's delight, the BMW M4 Coupe even with the smaller V6 engine is no less worthy.

The 2017 BMW M4 coupe is a true driver's car that not only handles like a charm but can also go fast in straight lines. The BMW M4 being an M car gets all the performance upgrades in the form of adaptive suspension, better brakes, electronic differential, launch control, downshift rev-matching, and whatnot. Being a sports coupe its is very often the case that the practicality goes for a toss but yet again the BMW M4 surprises you with a spacious cabin and a generous boot.

That's not all, the BMW M4 is fast and yet it returns respectable gas mileage figures. Thus BMW has tried to incorporate every virtue it could inside the M4 and we couldn't agree more. Having said that, if you are looking for a sports coupe and don't want to shell out an extra twenty-grand for a Porsche 911 Carrera then the BMW M4 is the one to put your money in.