The BMW M4, introduced in 2014, is a high-performance version of the 4 Series, succeeding the coupe and convertible variants of the legendary M3.
It showcases BMW's dedication to combining motorsport technology with everyday usability.
Equipped with a 3.0L inline-six engine, the M4 has seen its power output grow from 355 horsepower in earlier models to an impressive 543 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque in the 2025 CS AWD (all-wheel drive) Turbo variant.
Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, 7-speed auto-shift manual, and 8-speed automatic, appealing to a wide range of driving preferences.
The M4 also features lightweight carbon fiber components, such as the roof, to optimize performance and efficiency.
Scroll down to explore detailed horsepower and torque data for each model year.
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Second Generation: 2020-2025
The second-generation BMW M4 (G82) features a 3.0L inline-six twin-turbocharged engine (S58) with power outputs ranging from 382 hp to 543 hp, depending on the variant.
The M4 Competition delivers 503 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, paired exclusively with an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission, while the standard M4 offers a 6-speed manual option.
Notable innovations include the M4 CSL, which achieves 543 hp with a 200 lb weight reduction, and the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system available on Competition models, enabling a 0-60 mph time of just 2.8 seconds.
2025 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
The 2025 BMW M4 features a 3.0L engine with a horsepower range of 473 hp in the RWD configuration and up to 543 hp in the AWD configuration.
Torque output varies from 406 lb-ft in the RWD setup to 479 lb-ft in the Competition variant, both utilizing a 3.0L engine.
The vehicle is available with either a 6-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed automatic transmission, depending on the drivetrain configuration.
2025 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Competition Luxury |
3.0L | Turbo | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
523 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
| Competition xDrive Luxury |
3.0L | Turbo | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
523 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
| Competition xDrive Luxury |
3.0L | Turbo | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
523 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
| Base Luxury |
3.0L | Turbo | 6 Cyl. | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
473 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
406 ft-lbs @ 2,650 rpm |
| CS Luxury |
3.0L | Turbo | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
543 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
2024 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
The 2024 BMW M4 features a 3.0L engine with a horsepower range of 473 hp in the RWD configuration and up to 503 hp in the Competition variant, also RWD.
Torque output varies from 406 lb-ft in the standard RWD model to 479 lb-ft in the Competition version, both utilizing the same engine size.
The vehicle is available with either a 6-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed automatic transmission, depending on the drivetrain configuration of RWD or AWD.
2024 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Competition Luxury |
3.0L | Turbo | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
503 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
| Competition xDrive Luxury |
3.0L | Turbo | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
503 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
| Competition xDrive Luxury |
3.0L | Turbo | 6 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
503 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
| Base Luxury |
3.0L | Turbo | 6 Cyl. | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
473 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
406 ft-lbs @ 2,650 rpm |
2023 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
The 2023 BMW M4 features a 3.0L engine, producing a horsepower range from 473 hp to 543 hp, with the difference attributed to engine tuning.
Torque output varies from 406 lb-ft to 479 lb-ft, depending on the specific engine configuration.
The vehicle is available with a rear-wheel drive layout and offers a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
2023 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Competition Coupe |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
503 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
| Competition xDrive Convertible |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
503 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
| Competition xDrive Coupe |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
503 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
| Base Coupe |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
473 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
406 ft-lbs @ 2,650 rpm |
| CSL Coupe |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
543 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
2022 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
The 2022 BMW M4 features a 3.0L engine, producing a horsepower range of 473 hp in the base configuration and up to 503 hp in the competition variant.
Torque output varies from 406 lb-ft in the base model to 479 lb-ft in the competition model, with the base utilizing a rear-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual transmission, while the competition employs an all-wheel drive system with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
2022 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Competition Coupe |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
503 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
| Competition xDrive Convertible |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
503 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
| Competition xDrive Coupe |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
503 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
| Base Coupe |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
473 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
406 ft-lbs @ 2,650 rpm |
2021 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
The BMW M4 features a 3.0L inline-six engine, producing a horsepower range of 473 hp to 503 hp, with the increase attributed to the engine's tuning and configuration.
Torque output varies from 406 lb-ft to 479 lb-ft, depending on the specific engine setup.
The vehicle is equipped with either a 6-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed automatic transmission, both configured for rear-wheel drive.
2021 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 4 Series Coupe |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
473 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
406 ft-lbs @ 2,650 rpm |
| 4 Series Competition Coupe |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
503 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
479 ft-lbs @ 2,750 rpm |
2020 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
The BMW M4 is equipped with a 3.0L engine, producing a horsepower range from 382 hp to 454 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 365 lb-ft to 442 lb-ft, with the differences attributed to the specific engine tuning and drivetrain setup. The vehicle features both AWD and RWD configurations, paired with either an 8-speed automatic transmission or a 7-speed auto-shift manual transmission.
2020 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| CS Coupe |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
454 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
442 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| 0i Sports Activity Vehicle |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
382 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
365 ft-lbs @ 1,520 rpm |
| 0i Sports Activity Coupe |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
382 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
365 ft-lbs @ 1,520 rpm |
| sDrive0i Roadster |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
382 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
369 ft-lbs @ 1,600 rpm |
| CS Coupe |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
454 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
442 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| 0i SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
382 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
365 ft-lbs @ 1,520 rpm |
2020 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 0i SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
382 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
365 ft-lbs @ 1,520 rpm |
| 0i Roadster |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
382 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
369 ft-lbs @ 1,600 rpm |
First Generation: 2014-2019
The 2014-2019 BMW M4 is powered by the S55B30 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 engine, delivering between 425 hp and 493 hp, with torque ranging from 406 lb-ft to 443 lb-ft depending on the variant.
Transmission options include a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (M-DCT), enabling 0-100 km/h (62 mph) times as quick as 3.8 seconds in the track-focused M4 GTS.
Notably, the M4 GTS introduced a water injection system, boosting power to 493 hp and marking a significant engineering innovation for production vehicles.
2019 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
The vehicle is equipped with a 3.0L engine, producing a horsepower range from 355 hp to 454 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 365 lb-ft to 442 lb-ft, with the differences attributed to the engine's specific tuning and drivetrain layout. The drivetrain options include all-wheel drive (AWD) and rear-wheel drive (RWD), paired with either an 8-speed automatic transmission or a 7-speed automatic shift manual transmission.
2019 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| CS Coupe |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
454 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
442 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| 0i Sports Activity Vehicle |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
355 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
369 ft-lbs @ 1,520 rpm |
| 0i Sports Activity Coupe |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
355 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
365 ft-lbs @ 1,520 rpm |
| CS Coupe |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
454 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
442 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| 0i SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
355 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
369 ft-lbs @ 1,520 rpm |
| 0i SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
355 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
365 ft-lbs @ 1,520 rpm |
2018 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
The vehicle is equipped with a 3.0L engine that produces a consistent horsepower output of 355 hp across all configurations.
Torque output ranges from 343 lb-ft to 369 lb-ft, depending on specific engine tuning.
It features an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2018 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 0i SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
355 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
369 ft-lbs @ 1,520 rpm |
| 0i SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
355 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
343 ft-lbs @ 1,350 rpm |
2017 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
The vehicle is equipped with a 3.0L inline-six engine producing a consistent 355 horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque.
It features an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2017 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 0i SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
355 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
343 ft-lbs @ 1,350 rpm |
2016 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
The vehicle is equipped with a 3.0L inline-six engine, producing a horsepower range from 355 hp with all-wheel drive to 493 hp with rear-wheel drive.
Torque output varies from 343 lb-ft with all-wheel drive to 442 lb-ft with rear-wheel drive.
Transmission options include an 8-speed automatic with overdrive for all-wheel drive and a 7-speed automatic shift manual with overdrive for rear-wheel drive configurations.
2016 BMW M4 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| GTS Coupe |
3.0L | Twin Turbo | I6 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
493 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
442 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| 0i SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
355 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
343 ft-lbs @ 1,350 rpm |
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