Just after BMW has launched the all-new M340i in India, the carmaker has confirmed that it will bring the 2021 BMW M4 soon. According to Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India, the performance cars market has witnessed a high demand in the recent times.
Meanwhile, to fulfil this demand BMW India has decided to launch the all-new M4 and X3 M340i in the MY2021 only. Although, the company has not announced any official date yet. However, we expect BMW to launch both the cars shortly.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- BMW has confirmed that the carmaker will bring the all-new M4 in India.
- It will be available with a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine.
- The German carmaker will also introduce BMW X3 M340i in India.
2021 BMW M4 Coupe
The updated M4 now features a large kidney grille upfront and no doubt it does look like a real one. Further, there are no separate air intakes available as the grille itself is large enough to provide proper cooling. Apart from this, it gets a full LED headlamp setup now looks slimmer when compared to the outgoing version. However, customers can also opt for the adaptive LEDs which is also known as the BMW Laserlight. The high-performance sports car now runs on M-specific alloy wheels that are lighter and are of different sizes. For instance, at the front, BMW M4 is available with a pair of 18-inch alloy wheels while at the back it gets 19-inch duos.
The German carmaker has worked really hard to offer all sorts of luxury while delivering its main objective. The cabin now feels practical with BMW’s 12.3-inch Live Cockpit, a 12.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display, automatic climate control and sports seats finished in Merino leather. Further, the infotainment system on the BMW M4 now supports Android Auto as well as Apple Carplay. Not to forget, there is this all-new M-specific steering wheel that comes with carbon fiber paddle shifters.
So, what powers the all-new BMW M4? It is a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine that powers the updated coupe sedan. Further, this engine is capable of producing a massive 473HP and 550Nm of torque. Customers get the option to choose between the six-speed manual or an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission. In terms of performance, the all-new BMW M4 Coupe can easily do a 0-100kmph sprint in just 4.1 seconds. Meanwhile, the top speed of the sports sedan stands at 250kmph.
Rivals
Globally, BMW M4 competes against the likes of Mercedes AMG C63 and Audi RS5 Coupe. However, how do these rivals perform? Let’s get straight into those numbers.
BMW M4 Vs Mercedes AMG C63 Vs Audi RS5 Coupe
| Specifications | BMW M4 Coupe | Mercedes AMG C63 | Audi RS5 Coupe |
| Engine | 3.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V6 | 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 | 2.9-litre twin turbocharged V6 |
| Power | 473HP | 469HP | 444HP |
| Torque | 550Nm | 649Nm | 600Nm |
| 0-100kmph (in seconds) | 4.1 seconds | 3.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250kmph | 250kmph | 250kmph |