BMW M4 F82

BMW M4 F82
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The BMW M4 F82 (2014–2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 25 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: F82, F83

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,670 mm RDW4,670 mm TC4,671 mm
Width1,870 mm RDW1,870 mm TC1,870 mm
Height1,380–1,390 mm RDW1,380–1,390 mm TC1,383 mm
Wheelbase2,810 mm RDW2,810 mm TC2,812 mm
Front track1,579–1,617 mm ASTRA1,580 mm TC–
Rear track1,601–1,629 mm ASTRA1,600 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,512–1,790 kg RDW1,601–1,846 kg TC–
Mass in running order1,612–1,890 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,040–2,250 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats4 RDW––
Doors2 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–255–311 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,549–2,577 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed250–280 km/h RDW––
Torque550–600 Nm ASTRA––

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/35R19, 255/40R18, 275/35R19, 275/40R18, 265/30R20, 285/30R20

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years89.6% (88.4–90.6)92.2%2,729
4–5 years90.4% (89.8–91.0)91.0%9,885
6–8 years88.4% (87.9–88.9)86.4%14,934
9–12 years90.0% (88.9–90.9)77.9%3,536

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres19.8%26.6%
Brakes6.1%19.1%
Suspension3.9%10.9%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)2.8%6.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks2.3%3.1%
Lights and electrics1.7%7.9%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

43 complaints for model years 2015–2020. 3 fires · 2 injuries

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 25 versions of the BMW M4 F82

Show all 25 versions

European Union 12 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2016–20203.0 L331 kW (450 PS)Petrol197–214 g/km32,154
20203.0 L375 kW (510 PS)Petrol234 g/km290
20203.0 L375 kW (510 PS)Petrol221 g/km192
2014–20203.0 L317 kW (431 PS)Petrol197–214 g/km27,990
20203.0 L353 kW (480 PS)Petrol232 g/km66
20203.0 L353 kW (480 PS)Petrol248 g/km34
2017–20193.0 L338 kW (460 PS)Petrol197 g/km1,379
2016–20193.0 L368 kW (500 PS)Petrol199–200 g/km611
20173.0 L497 kW (676 PS)Petrol195 g/km82
20173.0 L476 kW (647 PS)Petrol199 g/km18
20163.0 L317 kW (431 PS)Petrol194 g/km14
20163.0 L310 kW (421 PS)Petrol198 g/km13

United Kingdom 4 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014–2018M4 Coupé - from June 2014 · M4 Coupé · M43.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic8.3 L/100 km NEDC194 g/km
2014–2018M4 Coupé - from June 2014 · M4 Coupé · M43.0 LPetrol6-speed manual8.8 L/100 km NEDC204 g/km
2015–2018M4 Convertible · M43.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic8.7 L/100 km NEDC203 g/km
2015–2018M4 Convertible · M43.0 LPetrol6-speed manual9.1 L/100 km NEDC213 g/km

France 1 version

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015M4 Coupé–317 kW (431 PS)Petrol6-speed manual8.8 L/100 km NEDC204 g/km

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015–2020SIDI3.0 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA272–280 g/km
2015–2020SIDI3.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manualRear-wheel drive19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA280–299 g/km

Canada 6 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016–2020Subcompact3.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manual12.1–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle282–299 g/km
2015–2020Subcompact3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual11.8–11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle271–280 g/km
2015–2020Compact3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual11.6–11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle267–273 g/km
2016–2020Compact3.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manual11.9–12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle280–294 g/km
2017Subcompact · Compact3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle273 g/km
2015Subcompact · Compact3.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manual12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle278 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.