BMW M4 alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the BMW M4, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the BMW M4 and are good next research steps.

from $30,200

Subaru BRZ

Price : 30,200 - 35,300 $
Body Type : Coupe
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual, Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Power HP : 228 HP
FuelEconomy City : 20 - 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 27 - 30 MPG
Seats : 4
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 184 lb-ft
Model : BRZ
Modell : Limited Manual, Premium Manual, Limited Auto, tS Manual
Trim Level : Limited Manual, Premium Manual, Limited Auto, tS Manual
Engine Displacement : 2.4 L
Curb weight : 2,820 - 2,883 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 gal
Trunk Volume : 6.3 cu. ft.
Length : 167.9 in.
Width : 69.9 in.
Height : 51 in.
Brand : Subaru

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Quick data check: Subaru BRZ

significantly more power
clearly more trunk space
substantially cheaper
clearly more efficient
markedly lighter

$136,200

Audi RS Q8

Price : 136,200 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type :
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 631 HP
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Model : RS Q8
Modell : performance 4.0 TFSI quattro
Trim Level : performance 4.0 TFSI quattro
Engine Displacement : 4 L
Curb weight : 5,512 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 22.5 gal
Length : 197.3 in.
Width : 78.7 in.
Height : 66 in.
Brand : Audi

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Quick data check: Audi RS Q8

considerably cheaper
substantially lighter
slightly more power

from $29,300

Toyota GR86

Price : 29,300 - 35,800 $
Body Type : Coupe
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual, Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Power HP : 228 HP
FuelEconomy City : 20 - 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 27 - 31 MPG
Seats : 4
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 184 lb-ft
Model : GR86
Modell : Manual (Natl), Auto (Natl), Premium Manual (Natl), Premium Auto (Natl), TRUENO Edition Manual (Natl), TRUENO Edition Auto (Natl)
Trim Level : Manual (Natl), Auto (Natl), Premium Manual (Natl), Premium Auto (Natl), TRUENO Edition Manual (Natl), TRUENO Edition Auto (Natl)
Engine Displacement : 2.4 L
Curb weight : 2,811 - 2,868 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 gal
Trunk Volume : 6.3 cu. ft.
Length : 167.9 in.
Width : 69.9 in.
Height : 51 in.
Brand : Toyota

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Quick data check: Toyota GR86

considerably more power
significantly more trunk space
substantially cheaper
visibly more efficient
markedly lighter

from $32,000

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Price : 32,000 - 40,800 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual, Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 241 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 24 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 33 - 34 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 273 lb-ft
Model : Golf GTI
Modell : 2.0T 380 S Manual, 2.0T S DSG, 2.0T 380 SE Manual, 2.0T SE DSG, 2.0T 380 Autobahn Manual, 2.0T Autobahn DSG
Trim Level : 2.0T 380 S Manual, 2.0T S DSG, 2.0T 380 SE Manual, 2.0T SE DSG, 2.0T 380 Autobahn Manual, 2.0T Autobahn DSG
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,137 - 3,188 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 gal
Length : 168.8 in.
Width : 70.4 in.
Height : 57 in.
Brand : Volkswagen

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Quick data check: Volkswagen Golf GTI

substantially more power
significantly cheaper
noticeably more efficient
noticeably lighter

from $39,600

BMW 2 Series

Price : 39,600 - 52,600 $
Body Type : Coupe
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 255 - 382 HP
FuelEconomy City : 22 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 32 - 35 MPG
Seats : 4
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 295 - 369 lb-ft
Model : 2 Series
Modell : M240i Coupe, 230i Coupe, 230i xDrive Coupe, M240i xDrive Coupe
Trim Level : M240i Coupe, 230i Coupe, 230i xDrive Coupe, M240i xDrive Coupe
Engine Displacement : 2 - 3 L
Curb weight : 3,519 - 3,871 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.7 gal
Trunk Volume : 10 cu. ft.
Length : 179 - 179.4 in.
Width : 72.4 in.
Height : 54 - 55 in.
Brand : BMW

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Quick data check: BMW 2 Series

noticeably more power
a bit more trunk space
considerably cheaper
visibly more efficient
very slightly lighter

$45,895

Honda Civic Type R

Price : 45,900 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 315 HP
FuelEconomy City : 22 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 MPG
Seats : 4
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 310 lb-ft
Model : Civic Type R
Modell : Manual
Trim Level : Manual
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,188 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 12.4 gal
Length : 180.8 in.
Width : 74.4 in.
Height : 55 in.
Brand : Honda

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Quick data check: Honda Civic Type R

considerably more power
significantly cheaper
clearly more efficient
clearly lighter

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