BMW M4
Transmission, start-stop, premium fuel and flex-fuel by model year, 2015–2027
TransmissionThe 2027 BMW M4 is offered with an 8-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual, depending on configuration.
Auto start-stopYes. Every 2027 BMW M4 configuration EPA tested has auto start-stop.
Premium fuelEPA tested the 2027 BMW M4 on premium fuel; your owner's manual or fuel-door label is the authority.
Flex-fuel (E85)No. EPA does not list any 2027 BMW M4 configuration as a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV).
2027 at a glance
4 configurations tested by EPA
CVTNone
0 of 4
No CVT
ManualSome
1 of 4
6-speed
Auto start-stopAll
4 of 4
Premium fuelAll
4 of 4
EPA test fuel
Flex-fuel (E85)None
0 of 4
No FFV versions
EPA lists a manual transmission for the BMW M4 in these model years: 2015–2027 (13 years of data from 2015–2027).
BMW M4 features by model year
All configurationsSome configurationsNoneNot reported by EPA
Configurations by year
2027 BMW M4
4 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Competition Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2026 BMW M4
4 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Competition Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2025 BMW M4
5 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Competition Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 CS Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2024 BMW M4
4 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Competition Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
2023 BMW M4
5 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Competition Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 CSL Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2022 BMW M4
4 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Competition Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2021 BMW M4
2 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Competition Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 8-speed automaticS8 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2020 BMW M4
9 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Convertible Competition | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Convertible Competition | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe Competition | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe Competition | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 CS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2019 BMW M4
9 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Convertible Competition | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Convertible Competition | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe Competition | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe Competition | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 CS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2018 BMW M4
5 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 DTM Champions Edition | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2017 BMW M4
4 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2016 BMW M4
5 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 GTS | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2015 BMW M4
4 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automated manualAM-S7 | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| M4 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual6-spd | Rear-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
Check before you buy or refuel Confirm on the window sticker, owner's manual or with the dealer. Trims and options can differ from the configurations EPA tested.
About premium fuel EPA data shows the fuel a vehicle was tested on. It does not say whether premium is required or only recommended. Your owner's manual or fuel-door label is the authority.
Before using E85 Confirm the vehicle is a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) in the owner's manual, or look for a yellow gas cap or an "FFV" badge. Not every version of a model is flex-fuel.
Source: U.S. EPA / Department of Energy vehicle data fromFuelEconomy.gov, data as of September 29, 2026.See how we classify vehicles.
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