2025 BMW M4 Coupe and Convertible First Look: More Of Everything

The current 4 Series—the two-door 3 Series sibling, specifically—first appeared in 2021, and though you might start to wonder just how much more performance and style BMW M can really wring out of the 4 Series's M4 variant without drastic changes, worry not. Turns out, there is plenty, and the 2025 M4 coupe and convertible show that while BMW is continuing to use some cutting-edge technology to enhance its product lineup (see: i7 and its huge rear display), there are still some old-school areas ripe for improvement, at least on the M4.

More Power for xDrives

The big news is that the top-level M4 trim—the Competition xDrive, available on the coupe and convertible iterations—will now offer 20 horsepower more than last year's cars, its inline-six pushing 523 hp to all four wheels. This difference is enough to shoot the M4 Competition coupe to 60 mph in a claimed 3.4 seconds while the slightly heavier convertible adds another 0.2 second to that time. Both are limited to 155 mph in stock trim, but the option for the M Driver's Package increases that top speed to 174 mph in the 'vert and 180 in the hardtop.

The base M4 Coupe will continue to make do with rear-wheel drive, 473 hp, and a six-speed manual, while the non-xDrive (rear-wheel-drive) M4 Competition Coupe will continue to get 503 hp with its eight-speed M Steptronic transmission—an automatic transmission based on the ZF 8HP that is improved by BMW M.

There Are Lasers in the Frickin' Taillights

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Another astounding achievement for the M4 twins is the use of laser lighting in the taillights. While the main lighting remains LED, a laser diode illuminates glass fiber bundles to create a 3D effect when lit. This idea isn't new, as it was used on the limited-production M4 CSL, but this does mark the first time BMW M has used this on a much wider scale. It could hint that we will see this technology coming soon to lesser BMW models, as well.

The headlights don't receive this laser lighting technology, but they are redesigned with distinct and functional features, the biggest of which are the high- and low-beams emanating from the same LED module rather than separate units. There are also new arrowhead shaped daytime running lights that will function as turn signals.

The Office

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Inside, BMW M is taking advantage of BMW's new curved display system utilizing a 12.3-inch instrument panel combined with a 14.9-inch infotainment screen. It also uses BMW Operating System (OS) 8.5—including BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant—but tailored to the M experience. This M-ification of OS 8.5 includes M-specific graphics such as a multi-colored tachometer, shift lights, and M View for the HUD. Unfortunately, this also means a reduction of physical buttons in the M4s, with many controls replaced by digitized versions within dedicated menus. Fortunately, many of these functions are also joined by voice control, so you'll be able to tell your M4 to turn up the heat on your steering wheel (if equipped), turn down the radio, or many of the functions we used to associate with a tangible button.

You'll also get a new multi-functional steering wheel wrapped in leather and designed with a flat bottom and a 12 o'clock ring. What's also new here is the use of M Alcantara optionally over the standard leather wrapping. There are also new areas covered in Dark Graphite Matte finish around the dashboard, control panel, and cup holder. A finely polished aluminum interior trim option is new for the M4s, as is the Sensatec wrap for the dashboard. There are also new controls for the air vents that allow for rotation and tilting while standard ambient lighting features new contour lighting around them.

The Small Changes

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Several changes land for less obvious options, things like the bright silver finish on the 825M light-alloy wheels or the 19-inch front, 20-inch rear optional wheel stagger for the M4 Coupe. The latter is normally available on the Competition models. There are also the optional touches like M design graphics on the hood and decklid, which come in high gloss black or high gloss red. Someone might also option for the steel roof instead of the standard carbon one, which also includes an electric sliding roof and finished in high gloss black.

Other changes are more subtle. The BMW roundel and M badge, for example, have new finishing treatments that make them distinct on the Competition trims. The roundel on the hood and deck lid features a high gloss black finish while the M badge on the deck lid is bordered in silver.

The 2025 M4 Starts at Just Over $80,000

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What people will notice via their pocketbook is the cost. The 2025 BMW M4 Coupe starts at $80,095, including its $995 destination charge. The M4 Competition Coupe is now $84,195 and means that both M4s are $1,000 more than their outgoing 2024 models. The M4 Competition xDrive Coupe is now $2,000 more than 2024, now ringing up to $89,295 while its droptop sibling is equally more expensive in 2025, coming up to $96,295. The worldwide production is set for March and will be done at BMW's Dingolfing plant.