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2017 BMW M4 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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When BMW launched the current-generation M3 back in 2015, it was available only as a sedan. The coupe that had been a trademark of the M3 model since its introduction in the mid-1980s was nowhere to be seen. Why? Because BMW had made the decision to revise its naming structure to make sedans odd-numbered and coupes even-numbered. So the beloved M3 coupe became the M4 coupe. The name change doesn’t mean BMW's M division has lost its touch--the M4 is still considered by many to be the luxury sports car to beat.
Compared to older M3 coupes, the M4 is a very polarizing model in terms of looks. The front comes with a new hood with a power dome, wider fenders to make way for fat performance tires, and a new bumper with larger air vents. Other design traits include flared rear wheel arches, a unique trunk lid to improve aerodynamics, and wheels ranging in size from 18 to 20 inches. It should be noted a number of body panels are made from aluminum or carbon fiber to help cut weight.
If you want to stand out with your M4, you can also get it as a convertible. With the hard top up, there isn’t any difference in appearance. But fold down the roof and the difference becomes clear. The roof itself splits into 3 parts and retracts into the trunk, a process that takes only about 20 seconds. The end result is a sports car with an open view of the sky.
Step inside the M4 and you’ll note that it’s built for the driver. There are a number of new parts that are exclusive to the M4, such as an M steering wheel, an M instrument cluster, and a set of sport seats. The dash is slightly angled towards the driver and provides excellent ergonomics. BMW is also introducing iDrive 5.0 to the M4 for 2017. This latest version of BMW’s infotainment system brings improvements in terms of the interface and performance. All 2017 M4s will also feature the Executive Package as standard equipment. The Executive Package includes a backup camera, rear parking sensors, a heads-up display, wireless charging for your smartphone, wireless hotspot capability, and a heated steering wheel.
Since it's a coupe, you might think the M4 isn’t good for carrying passengers in the back. But you'd be wrong: An average-size adult can sit in the M4’s back seat with no problem. Trunk space measures out to 15.7 cubic feet in the coupe and 15.8 cubic feet in the convertible when the top is up.
Like the M3, the M4 packs a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine with 425 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. Power can be boosted to 449 hp if you opt for the Competition package. This package also adds a revised steering ratio, new settings for the stability control and driving modes, and a modified Active M differential. You can pick either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The M4 can hit 60 mph in 4.1 seconds with the manual or 3.9 seconds with the DCT. Add about 0.3 seconds to either time to get the M4 convertible’s run to 60. Top speed has been raised to 174 mph, thanks to M Driver’s Package becoming standard for 2017; an added benefit of the M Driver’s Package is the opportunity to take part in a high-performance driving course at BMW’s Performance Driving school in South Carolina.
The M4 coupe's fuel economy checks in at 17 mpg city/26 highway/20 combined for the manual and 17/24/19 for the DCT. Despite weighing about 500 pounds more, the convertible matches the coupe’s fuel-economy figures.
One key change that will make a number of people happy is BMW making the adaptive suspension standard on the 2017 M4. This addition solves one of the M4's biggest problems--the harsh ride of its standard suspension setup.
On the safety front, all M4s come with traction and stability control, a full suite of airbags, and BMW Assist. Assist provides automatic notification of emergency services in the event of a crash, stolen-vehicle recovery, remote locking/unlocking, and roadside assistance. Optional safety equipment includes front parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, frontal-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and carbon-ceramic brakes.
The 2017 BMW M4 begins at $67,195 for the coupe and $75,695 for the convertible. Prices include a $995 destination charge.
User reviews for 2017 BMW M4
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by Alan A
Dec 27, 2024
Absolutely THE BEST bang for the buck for performance cars! Nothing compares to it...Dec 27, 2024
by Cedriss P
Oct 31, 2024
The car without the spoiler would be perfect. Oct 31, 2024
by Collins N
Feb 18, 2024
A superb driving machine! Delivers power evenly throughout the rev range with almost no lag in boost. Its aggressive look turns heads while the driver features feel high tech without being overdone. 10/10 car!!!Feb 18, 2024
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by Alan A
Dec 27, 2024
Absolutely THE BEST bang for the buck for performance cars! Nothing compares to it...Dec 27, 2024
by Cedriss P
Oct 31, 2024
The car without the spoiler would be perfect. Oct 31, 2024
by Collins N
Feb 18, 2024
A superb driving machine! Delivers power evenly throughout the rev range with almost no lag in boost. Its aggressive look turns heads while the driver features feel high tech without being overdone. 10/10 car!!!Feb 18, 2024
by Anonymous
Dec 25, 2023
The best bang for your buck when it comes to a 2 door RWD CoupeDec 25, 2023
by Michael S
Oct 09, 2023
nice car crank hub issues . Crank hub on all m4s need to
be fixed.Oct 09, 2023
by Guy H
Dec 10, 2022
Good value and great driver. I’m coming from a 2017 Grand Sport Corvette. I missed the great handling of the M series. Overall the straight line performance isn’t up to the Vette’s neck breaking speed, but overall it’s a better daily driver. Dec 10, 2022
by Rich K
Oct 11, 2021
All of my reviews on this car will be biased and glowing reviews. In my eyes, its the only car to get if you consider your self a TRUE DRIVER!!!
Flappy paddles are for pansys pretending there skilled!!
Give me a good engine, 3 peddles, a manual stick in the middle any day! Put me on any windy road and watch me smile into oblivion!
Its the only way to truly connect with your car.
And isnt that the point of driving!?!
BMW is the ONLY company that offers the best cars for this!!!Oct 11, 2021
by Mark S
Sep 06, 2020
M4 is an incredible car - daily driver if you dont have kids...M3 is more practical but both cars are incredible vehicles. Sep 06, 2020
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2017 BMW M4 Pricing
Original MSRP
$66,200 to $74,700Price range
$38,270 to $38,270Average price on CG
$38,270YoY price change
$38,270 to $38,270Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 20G hard drive · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: vehicle and key memory · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.46
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment screen size: 8.8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app function: horn/light operation
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 20G hard drive · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: vehicle and key memory · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.46
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment screen size: 8.8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: remote operation
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: alert system
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app function: lock operation
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: with safety reverse