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2026 BMW M4 Competition G82 Coupe LCI

2026 Launch  ·  Australia

BMW M4

Performance luxury coupe and convertible. from $173,400 plus on-roads. 5 years, unlimited km

On Sale NowPetrol
From
$173,400+ORC
Engine
3.0L
Power
353 to 405kW
Seats
4

What is it?

The G82 M4 is BMW M division's two-door Competition coupe, paired in Australia with the G83 Convertible. Both run the S58 3.0L twin-turbo inline six. The base M4 Pure delivers 353 kW with a 6-speed manual and RWD. The M4 Competition steps to 390 kW with the 8-speed M Steptronic and is the only path into M xDrive AWD with a 2WD defeat mode. M4 CS sits on top at 405 kW, capped at 50 units for Australia with a 7:21.989 Nordschleife lap claim.

The lineup runs from M4 Pure at $173,400 plus on-roads, through to M4 CS at $254,900 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.

Interior and Technology

S58 inline six is the most powerful production M4 engine ever, at up to 405 kW in the CS. RWD manual still offered in the Pure for purists. xDrive AWD with selectable 2WD rear-drive mode for track days. CS capped at 50 units in Australia with a 7:21.989 Nordschleife lap claim.

Polarising big-kidney grille still divides buyers. Manual only on the lower-output Pure, not the 390 kW Competition. Convertible adds 200 kg over the coupe and blunts the chassis. $194,100 Competition xDrive lands close to the previous M4 CS money.

Quick Buyer Context

Should you buy the M4?

Reasons to buy

  • S58 inline six is the most powerful production M4 engine ever, at up to 405 kW in the CS. RWD manual still offered in the Pure for purists. xDrive AWD with selectable 2WD rear-drive mode for track days. CS capped at 50 units in Australia with a 7:21.989 Nordschleife lap claim.
  • Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
  • 440 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.

Reasons to wait

  • Polarising big-kidney grille still divides buyers. Manual only on the lower-output Pure, not the 390 kW Competition. Convertible adds 200 kg over the coupe and blunts the chassis. $194,100 Competition xDrive lands close to the previous M4 CS money.
  • You want a V8 (Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PHEV), a naturally aspirated flat-six driver's car (Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0), or a manual transmission with more than 353 kW (the Competition variants are auto-only).
  • CS allocation for Australia is capped at 50 units, talk to your dealer about remaining slots. ANCAP has not separately rated the M4.
  • Top trim climbs to $254,900 plus on-roads.
Who it suits
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Drivers
Pace and poise
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Premium
Cabin quality up top
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Commuters
Daily driver, low fuss
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Couples
Right-sized SUV
CarTell Verdict

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The CarTell take

We have not driven this yet. On paper, here is how it stacks up.

Strongest suit on paper
S58 inline six is the most powerful production M4 engine ever, at up to 405 kW in the CS. RWD manual still offered in the Pure for purists. xDrive AWD with selectable 2WD rear-drive mode for track days. CS capped at 50 units in Australia with a 7:21.989 Nordschleife lap claim.
The trade-off
Polarising big-kidney grille still divides buyers. Manual only on the lower-output Pure, not the 390 kW Competition. Convertible adds 200 kg over the coupe and blunts the chassis. $194,100 Competition xDrive lands close to the previous M4 CS money.
Check before you buy
CS allocation for Australia is capped at 50 units, talk to your dealer about remaining slots. ANCAP has not separately rated the M4.
Best suited to
Track-day drivers wanting the 2WD rear-drive mode and Drift Analyser, manual purists drawn to the Pure, open-air drivers eyeing the folding-hard-top Convertible, and all-weather drivers wanting xDrive traction year-round.
How it stacks up

The Rivals

Performance luxury coupe and convertible  ·  Australia  ·  2026
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
From $82,900 plus on-roads
PHEV4 variants
Porsche 718 Cayman
From $166,400 plus on-roads
PETROL4 variants
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Common questions
How much is the 2026 BMW M4 in Australia?

Pricing opens at $173,400 plus on-roads for the M4 Pure manual, $187,300 for the Competition Coupe, $194,100 for the Competition xDrive Coupe, $211,200 for the Competition xDrive Convertible, and $254,900 plus on-roads for the limited M4 CS flagship.

Is the BMW M4 still available with a manual gearbox?

Yes, but only on the lower-output M4 Pure. The Pure is RWD with a 6-speed manual and 353 kW. The Competition models are 390 kW 8-speed automatic only.

How fast is the BMW M4 CS?

BMW claims 3.4 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, courtesy of 405 kW from the S58 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six paired with M xDrive AWD. Top speed is 305 km/h.

How many M4 CS will be sold in Australia?

Just 50 examples for Australia, all 405 kW with CFRP bonnet and bumpers and M Carbon buckets.