2026 BMW M4 Interior, Engine, Pictures

2026 BMW M4 Interior, Engine, Pictures  –  It’s been quite a few years now since BMW split its popular small car into two camps. Sedans kept the 3 Series designation, while a new 4 Series signified the coupe and convertible versions. As is the tradition, M versions of all models get hopped up handling and numerous performance upgrades, while so-called Competition models are fine-tuned even further.

Content that buyers have adjusted to the naming convention, there are more changes afoot for 2026. As if the return of the convertible wasn’t news enough, the automaker is offering all-wheel drive with the hardcore M3 and M4 models for the first time in their storied histories. Controversial though it may be, the 2026 BMW M4 Competition xDrive brings an added element of all-season functionality but without losing any of its performance chops.

2026 BMW M4 Redesign and Update Plan

Exterior and Interior

The M4 is available with a six-speed manual transmission, but opting for the M4 Competition xDrive results in settling for the eight-speed automatic transmission. Gear shifts are smooth in the softer settings and quite quick when sport or track modes are selected. It’s a comfortably driving car that can quickly go from feeling like a relatively serene sport coupe to closing in on supercar performance with the push of a button.

As time has gone on, M cars have become larger and more technologically advanced. Unfortunately, they also offer a less visceral driving experience. Even in its most aggressive setting, The M4’s steering is sharp and precise yet feels somewhat vague and artificial. Unlike the hydraulic systems of old where you had an immense feeling of control through your fingertips, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to gauge the threshold of grip until you’ve surpassed it.

2026 BMW M4 Specs

You may personalize your M4 to your exact specifications with the many available packages and extras. It’s like getting a tailor-made suit—very personalized. There’s a lively colour palette for exterior paint and interior treatments, as well as a variety of wood, stainless steel, or carbon-fibre accents. This tester was optioned up with the $6,300 Premium package, which I would highly endorse adding. It includes ventilated seats, an automatic trunk release, automatic high-beam headlights, a head-up display, upgraded sound system, parking assist with a 360-degree view, and a drive recorder. The digital dash offers a speedometer on the left and a tach on the right, with the ability to curate a variety of information on the display in between. Interior lighting on the doors, dash, and seatbacks looks marvellous at night.

Engine and Performance

Gone are the days of the magnificent-sounding but very temperamental and expensive-to-repair V8. The M4 makes use of a twin-turbocharged 3.0L inline-six-cylinder engine. Entry into the M4 lineup comes in the form of a rear-wheel-drive model with a manual transmission making 473 hp, but the Competition model ups the ante by making 503 hp and 473 ft-lb of torque. When utilizing the default all-wheel drive configuration, the M4 Competition has no issue putting the power down in an efficient, practical manner. The 1,805-kg (3,979-lb) all-wheel-drive coupe rockets from a standstill to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. Its lighter rear-wheel-drive counterpart does it in 3.9.  2026 BMW M4 Interior

The M4 Competition xDrive has something of a personality disorder – in a good way. Performance is highly customizable. Its advanced technology allows it to mystically shape shift with ease. Navigate through vehicle settings to deactivate the front differential and you magically unlock an entirely new world of enjoyment. All-wheel drive is the default setting, or you can choose from all-wheel drive sport or rear-wheel drive for maximum fun. By simply pushing a button, you can transition from handling like a slot car on rails to initiating big, billowy burnouts and grin-inducing power slides.

2026 BMW M4 Fuel Economy

With an overall rating of 12.5 L/100 km, the M4 Competition xDrive gets 14.5 L/100 km in city driving and 10.1 L/100 km interstate. With ratings of 13.1 for performance, 9.5 for handling, and 11.5 for the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S, the Audi RS 5 performs somewhat better. I got 13.4 L/100 km after a vigorous week of driving that included highway cruising, city commuting, and some off-road blasts to test out all the different drive modes and drivetrain combinations. 2026 BMW M4 Interior

2026 BMW M4 Safety Features

The M4 comes with a good amount of passive and active safety features, which (thankfully) aren’t overly intrusive when driving enthusiastically. Lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist come standard, as does blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert. I did, however, find the automatic braking at slow speeds within close proximity to other objects to be sensitive. Typically, pulling a vehicle right up to the back of my garage within a couple inches of my winter tires, the BMW simply wouldn’t have it. 2026 BMW M4 Interior

2026 BMW M4 Price and Release Date

The MSRP for the M4 Competition Coupe starts at $93,385, with the option of upgrading to the rear-biased all-wheel drive system for an extra $2,500. For that money, you not only get the added benefit of poor weather drivability with all-wheel drive, but it also shaves 0.4 seconds off the zero to 100 km/h time thanks to the added traction.  2026 BMW M4 Interior

The M4’s stiffest competition is no doubt from the all-wheel-drive Audi RS 5 and the rear-wheel-drive Mercedes-AMG C 63 S, which both currently have starting MSRPs of $87,900. Neither offer a manual transmission. The former makes use of a 444-hp twin-turbocharged 2.9L V6, while the latter offers the same horsepower and acceleration times as the Bimmer but boasts more torque from its simply glorious-sounding 4.0L V8. Start clicking option boxes on the online configurator and you’ll find that prices climb quickly, so choose wisely.