![]() ![]() That sounds like a lot for an M4, but for supercar levels of performance, we think it's fair. Including the custom color, our xDrive tester rang in at $94,855 before destination. Simply being able to drive the car in the rain and snow with more confidence is worth $4,100 to us. It offers quicker acceleration and more grip with no drawbacks. ![]() However, if you aren't a big fan of the manual, we think xDrive is a compelling option on top of the Competition model. Overall, the maintenance costs of a manual are typically lower due to its simple model. The specific repair cost depends on the year and model of your vehicle. From there, we'd keep the options simple with the Parking Assist Package for $700 and ventilated seats (skip the aggressive carbon buckets) for just $350 total cost for the manual M4 would break $80k, including destination. An automatic transmission repair can cost you somewhere in the range of 2,000 to 4,000 for most common brands whereas a manual transmission replacement costs roughly 1,500 to 3,000. Not only will other enthusiasts marvel at your color choice, but they will also commend you for picking the rarified manual option. They weigh more than manual bikes, which saps fuel efficiency, so be prepared to pay more at the pump. Sticking with the RWD manual car ($74,700 MSRP) saves $8,000 over the xDrive Competition, money we'd happily spend on a BMW Individual color like the Santorini Blue on our test car. However, these bikes tend to cost more outright, considering they come with a built-in computer. There is nothing else on the market comparable to the base M4, since the only three-pedal competitors are the Cadillac Blackwings, which have four doors. Though some reviewers find fault with the M4's rubbery manual transmission, we still think it's the best way to enjoy an M4. Overall, the choice between the base M4 and the M4 Competition has less to do with the power increase and more to do with your transmission preferences. The outgoing dual-clutch transmission offered a slightly more motorsports feel, but the torque converter automatic is no slouch for spirited driving. We were impressed by the M4's automatic transmission, which functions smoothly in traffic and transforms into a quick-shifting maniac when provoked. The 0-60 mph time drops to 3.8 seconds in the Competition, though that could easily be chalked up to the automatic transmission as much as the power increase. Everything else on the 3.0-liter twin-turbo S58 engine is mostly the same. Aside from the transmission, the main difference between the 'base' M4 Coupe and the Competition variants is an increase in power and torque to 503 horsepower and 479 lb-ft, thanks to an increase in boost and a higher redline of 7,200 rpm. Although you can pick between RWD and AWD, BMW only offers the M4 Competition with one transmission - an eight-speed automatic. ![]()
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