BMW M4
M3 in coupe form. The original idea, reasserted.
24 reviewers · 61 videos · 53 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance, but split on handling and fun to drive.
across 24 reviewers
"The chassis is incredibly stiff. You'd be hard pressed to detect any casual shake or any flex from the chassis, even on rough roads."
Brian Makse · ▶ 16:30"this car just all you do is fight the front end. You fight the front end and then you fight the rear end. It's never neutral feeling. Never feels balanced."
Savagegeese · ▶ 8:25"It's a multi-sensory driving experience and I absolutely love it."
Brian Makse · ▶ 17:25"I know for a fact that this is not an enjoyable car because of the dynamics are just so off on it."
Savagegeese · ▶ 16:39"I would take this as a daily driver all day long it's so much more refined"
Zygrene · ▶ 29:28"in town evening Comfort it's jarring"
Throttle House · ▶ 6:01"this is not just financially prudent in terms of reliability it actually holds value better than direct competitors and I would argue it kind of makes it the gold standard"
MotoManTV · ▶ 10:10"175 Grand is an extraordinary increase over a regular M4 in fact it's the price of two regular m4s"
Throttle House · ▶ 23:34Performance
5.0/524 of 24 reviewersstrong consensus“It's got an incredible amount of torque, an impressive amount of horsepower, revs all the way to a red line.”
positive · Brian Makse · ▶ 11:54“543 horsepower turbocharger inline set”
positive · Extra Throttle House · ▶ 0:53“the way this Rockets out of Corners oh man”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 5:45Handling
4.0/524 of 24 reviewerssplit“The chassis is incredibly stiff. You'd be hard pressed to detect any casual shake or any flex from the chassis, even on rough roads.”
positive · Brian Makse · ▶ 16:30“the chassis feels so stiff though it's so control”
positive · Extra Throttle House · ▶ 7:25“the front end is always super precise”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 11:48Fun to drive
4.5/524 of 24 reviewerssplit“It's a multi-sensory driving experience and I absolutely love it.”
positive · Brian Makse · ▶ 17:25“this thing is so at home on a track oh isn't it it's just crazy”
positive · Extra Throttle House · ▶ 10:06“this is the most insane BMW I've ever driven ever”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 8:16Daily drivability
3.5/524 of 24 reviewerssplit“in town evening Comfort it's jarring”
critical · Throttle House · ▶ 6:01“it's very hard to get in and out of... it feels like I'm sitting on a pile of bricks”
critical · TopherDrives · ▶ 6:42“I would take this as a daily driver all day long it's so much more refined”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 29:28Value
3.0/524 of 24 reviewerssplit“175 Grand is an extraordinary increase over a regular M4 in fact it's the price of two regular m4s”
critical · Throttle House · ▶ 23:34“this is not just financially prudent in terms of reliability it actually holds value better than direct competitors and I would argue it kind of makes it the gold standard”
positive · MotoManTV · ▶ 10:10“the M4, which is the most expensive to buy. is less practical than the M3 and in my opinion the least wellresolved in terms of design.”
critical · Petrolhead Podcasts · ▶ 5:33Hear it in the reviewer’s words
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Review: the hardcore, 493bhp BMW M4 GTS Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth it, with caveatsA special, exciting, and highly capable track machine that feels distinct from the standard M4, though it is a liability in the wet and lacks daily refinement.
- Best for
- track day enthusiasts who value exclusivity and raw engagement over daily comfort
- Watch out
- unpredictable in the wet · no front speakers · jittery ride quality · expensive
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BMW M4 (2014-2020) Interior Layout & Technology | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe M4 interior is a masterclass in driver-focused ergonomics, prioritizing tactile, physical controls over modern screen-heavy interfaces.
- Best for
- drivers who prioritize ergonomics and physical controls over modern smartphone integration.
- Watch out
- dated smartphone connectivity · lack of large flashy screens
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BMW M4 CSL review: does the £128k limited edition deserve the legendary badge? Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe M4 CSL is a fast, capable track tool, but it fails to capture the lightweight, pure spirit of its legendary predecessors.
- Best for
- Collectors and track-day enthusiasts who prioritize brand history and rarity over pure driving engagement.
- Watch out
- Sluggish 8-speed automatic gearbox · Uncharismatic engine note · Heavy curb weight for a 'lightweight' car
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BMW M4 Competition Convertible Driving, Engines & Performance | Top Gear
◆Worth it, with caveatsA highly capable and rapid convertible that excels on smooth roads, though it suffers from chassis shake on rougher surfaces due to the weight of the roof mechanism.
- Best for
- Drivers who prioritize performance and open-air motoring on well-maintained roads.
- Watch out
- significant weight increase over coupe · chassis shake on rough roads · steering can feel light in some modes · poor fuel efficiency when driven hard
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BMW M4 (2014-2020) Driving, Engines & Performance | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe M4 is a rewarding, aggressive performance car that is best experienced in Competition or CS trim, provided you opt for the DCT gearbox.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a challenging, high-performance coupe that rewards driver skill.
- Watch out
- Base model can be aggressive and difficult in the wet · Convertible model is significantly heavier · Manual gearbox is less suited to the car's torque spikes
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BMW M4 review: harder cored M4 CS driven Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe M4 CS is the sweet spot in the BMW M4 range, offering a perfect balance of track-focused performance and everyday usability.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a track-capable car that remains comfortable and usable for daily driving.
- Watch out
- Expensive compared to the Competition Pack · Not as plush as a standard M4 · Manual seat adjustments
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BMW M4 Competition review: UK test of 444bhp coupe Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆BuyThe Competition pack is a transformative upgrade that makes the M4 a precise, professional, and genuinely fun performance car.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a sharp, track-capable coupe and can tolerate a firm ride.
- Watch out
- Harsh ride quality · Lack of steering feedback · Interior rattles and buzzes
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BMW M4 Competition Driving, Engines & Performance | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe M4 Competition is a brilliant, highly capable machine that trades some of the raw, unhinged character of its predecessors for immense real-world usability and trustworthy performance.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a high-performance daily driver that can handle both long commutes and track days with composure.
- Watch out
- less theatrical than older M3/M4 models · porky weight figure · stiff ride in Sport Plus
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BMW M4 Competition Convertible Review 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe M4 Competition Convertible is a fearsomely fast and capable open-top cruiser, but keen drivers should opt for the Coupe for better chassis composure.
- Best for
- Drivers looking for a high-performance, four-seat open-top car for rapid, comfortable motoring.
- Watch out
- Chassis composure on rough roads · Heavy curb weight · Polarizing front-end styling
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