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Sep 30, 2026The Spec'd take
Why it stands out
- The 530 hp S58 straight-six with M xDrive is the sweet spot of the modern M range, and Autocar India recorded 0 to 100 kph in 3.5 seconds with vice-like grip through corners.
- Adaptive dampers in Comfort mode make it a surprisingly pleasant long-distance highway car, which is not something you could say about the older, harder M4s.
- BMW's nationwide dealer and service network means you are not hunting for a specialist the way you would with genuinely exotic machinery at this price.
Worth knowing
- Ground clearance is just 120 mm, and owner accounts on Team-BHP consistently flag needing real care at speed breakers, ramps and anything resembling a rough state highway.
- The ride is firm and turns brittle over sharp-edged bumps, so the M4 is happiest on smooth tarmac and circuits rather than the average Indian B-road.
- Autocar India called the styling polarising, noted the rear seats are strictly for children or luggage, and pointed out the exhaust note needs electronic amplification to sound special.
