The BMW M4 Competition history represents the evolution of BMW’s premier high-performance coupe, a bloodline that formally split from the iconic M3 two-door models in 2014 when BMW designated even numbers for coupes and odd numbers for sedans.
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The G82 generation BMW M4 Competition. Source: Samir Djafarov
The story began with the first-generation (F82) M4 in 2014, powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo S55 inline-six engine producing 425 horsepower. In 2016, BMW raised the bar by introducing the Competition Package, boosting power to 444 horsepower, adding a re-tuned Active M suspension, revised differential tuning, and exclusive styling tweaks like blacked-out badging.
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The nameplate entered its second generation (G82) in late 2020 (for the 2021 model year), shaking the automotive world with its aggressive, polarising vertical kidney grille. Beneath the bold new body lay a highly advanced S58 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine. For this generation, the “Competition” tag became a distinct trim level rather than just a package, delivering 503 horsepower paired exclusively with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Innovation peaked in 2022 when BMW introduced their rear-biased M xDrive all-wheel-drive system to the Competition model, dropping its 0–60 mph time to a blistering 3.4 seconds. Following a mid-cycle refresh (LCI) in 2024, the M4 Competition xDrive received a power bump to 523 horsepower, carrying this incredible performance pedigree into the 2026 model year as one of the most capable track-ready daily drivers on the market.
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