BMW M4 Model Years and History

The BMW 4-series and M4 roll into 2025 with minimal changes.

For 2024 the BMW 4-series and M4 get a larger touchscreen but otherwise carry over with minimal changes.

For 2023 the BMW 4-series remains largely unchanged although the M4 adds a new CSL trim and a larger touchscreen.

For 2022 the BMW 4-series remains largely unchanged although a 430 Gran Coupe has been added to the lineup. The M4 adds all-wheel drive to the Competition model and a M440 Gran Coupe has also been introduced.

For 2021 the BMW 4-series and M4 are both completely redesigned. The 430 Gran Coupe, 440i, and 440 Gran Coupe models are no longer available while an M440 has been added to the lineup.

For 2020 the BMW 4-series remains mostly unchanged, although all models now receive heated seats, a new set of 18-inch standard alloy wheels, as well as some additional color options and added detailing to make the 4-series stand out from a crowd.

For 2019 the BMW 4-series remains mostly unchanged, though some new equipment comes standard. Included with the base price for 2019 is a navigation system, park distance control and Apple CarPlay. Though the base price of the car has increased by around a thousand dollars to compensate, optioning each piece of equipment separately would've cost more money on a 2018 model, so the change actually represents a pretty good value.

For 2018, the BMW 4-Series receives understated styling upgrades front and rear, as well as slight suspension tweaks to improve handling.

The biggest news for the 4-series in 2017 is the addition of a couple of new engines. While displacement for the 2.0L 4-cylinder and the 3.0L 6-cylinder engines are unchanged, power is up for both engines, the 4-cylinder by 8 horsepower and the 6-cylinder by 20 horsepower. BMW have once again changed the names of the vehicles in accordance with the bump in power. The 428i is now the 430i, while the 6-cylinder 435i has been replaced by the 440i. The M4 also gets better for 2017: Adaptive M suspension now comes standard.

The BMW 4-Series receives only minor changes for 2015. Much of the equipment of the Sport Line is now standard, including high-gloss black exterior accents, sport seats, and an Anthracite headliner. Also, both the Luxury Line and M Sport Line are no longer available, while a Track Handling Package adds 18-inch V-spoke wheels, M Sport brakes, adaptive M suspension and variable sport steering. The M4 also gets standard keyless entry and Harman/Kardon sound.

BMW recently split its 3-Series line of coupes and sedans. Two-door coupe variants have been renamed as the 4-Series; while the 4-door sedans continue to soldier on as the 3-Series. The BMW M4 then, is a replacement for the previous generation M3 coupe. In addition to getting a new name, the M4 gets a total redesign. It actually shares very little with the previous generation of M3, receiving a whole new body and a brand new engine, this time with addition of two turbochargers.