BMW M4 Base vs. Competition
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M4 Base and BMW M4 Competition contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW M4 Base and the BMW M4 Competition.
When comparing the BMW M4 Base's and the BMW M4 Competition's specifications and ratings, the BMW M4 Base has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The BMW M4 Competition has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The BMW M4 Base and BMW M4 Competition have the same interior volume Based on this comparison of the BMW M4 Base's and the BMW M4 Competition's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW M4 Base's price is between $84,130 and $96,986, with the BMW M4 Competition priced between $88,490 and $99,177.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the BMW M4 Base and the BMW M4 Competition both lose 44.1 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW M4 Base’s base engine makes 473 horsepower, and the BMW M4 Competition base engine makes 503 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
84130 - 96986
Starting MSRP:
81300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
87986
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
56100 - 224900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
88490 - 99177
Starting MSRP:
85500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
87986
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
56100 - 224900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
67227
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
67227 - 67227
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
67227
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
67227 - 67227
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
35585
Depreciation %:
0.43769887
Resale Value $:
45715
Residual Value %:
0.56230113
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.32185613
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.25230078 - 0.50263852
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
37423
Depreciation %:
0.43769887
Resale Value $:
48077
Residual Value %:
0.56230113
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.32185613
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.25230078 - 0.50263852
BMW M4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW M4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M4 Base
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
19.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
13.0 - 29.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M4 Competition
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
19.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
13.0 - 29.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW M4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
3 out of / 40Ranking
6 out of / 40Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 40Ranking
22 out of / 40BMW M4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
3 out of / 40Ranking
6 out of / 40Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 40Ranking
22 out of / 40Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other BMW M4 Trim Levels
Competition, Competition xDrive
Other BMW M4 Trim Levels
Base, Competition xDrive
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
473 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 2650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.124 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
503 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
479 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.130 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51 inches
Cargo Space:
15.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51 inches
Cargo Space:
15.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3829 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
189.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3880 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
189.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/35R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic / Portimao Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic / Toronto Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Frozen Brilliant White Metallic
Yellow
Sao Paulo Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Fjord Blue/Black / Yas Marina Blue/Black w/ Yellow Accent
Brown
Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone/Black
Orange
Kyalami Orange/Black
Red
Fiona Red/Black
White
Ivory White
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
