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Edmunds tests and reviews the 2018 BMW M4 equipped with the Competition package and a six-speed manual transmission. The current generation of the M4, which is the coupe variant of the M3, has been around since 2015. Though the M4’s been a strong performer, similarly priced and even less expensive performance cars have steadily closed the gap. As a response, BMW introduced the M Competition package to sharpen the M4’s reflexes by adding more power and more aggressive handling. Is it enough to keep it relevant? That’s what we find out in this review.
The BMW M4 has a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder. The standard version makes 425 hp and 406 pound-feet of torque, but the Competition package increases output to 444 hp. A six-speed manual is standard, and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is optional.
During testing, the 2018 BMW M4 reached 60 mph in 4.3 seconds (4.0 seconds with a 1-foot rollout, as on a drag strip) and clocked a quarter-mile time of 12.4 seconds at 113.0 mph. M4s equipped with the automatic transmission are faster in a straight line.
The closest competitors on this car in terms of price and intent has to be the 2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 S. The AMG’s twin-turbo V8 offers more power, but it’s not available with a manual transmission. Also consider the 2018 Audi RS 5, whose all-wheel drive gives a slight edge in 0-60 mph acceleration even if it comes up a little short in handling.
