Skip advert
Advertisement

BMW M4 (F82, 2014-2020) – MPG and running costs

With a turbocharged engine, the M4 is more frugal and efficient than previous generations

Evo rating
  • Serious straight line performance; dry-weather handling
  • Can be tricky in the wet and on challenging roads

The move to turbocharging made the M4 much more frugal than its naturally-aspirated V8 forebear, the E92 M3. BMW’s official economy figure is 34mpg, but in reality mid-20s is much more likely on a motorway cruise. Perhaps more crucial is that pushing on in the M4 doesn't completely cripple the average fuel consumption figure.

Advertisement - Article continues below

As for running costs, tyres are obviously expensive and given the way that the M4 delivers its torque, you will get through them. Expect to pay around £1000 to fit a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres – important to consider, especially if you're planning track days.

Other parts won’t be cheap either given that it’s an M Division model, and expect most consumables to carry a premium over standard 4-series parts.

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

Lotus Exige V6 (S3, 2011-2021) review – a mini supercar for Golf GTI money
Lotus Exige S V6
In-depth reviews

Lotus Exige V6 (S3, 2011-2021) review – a mini supercar for Golf GTI money

For the S3 generation the Lotus Exige got a lot brawnier, trading the four-cylinder engines it had hitherto utilised for a supercharged Toyota V6
21 Aug 2026
Horsepower Wars: are 1000bhp supercars repeating a fatal 1990s music mistake?
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Manthey Kit
Opinion

Horsepower Wars: are 1000bhp supercars repeating a fatal 1990s music mistake?

The Horsepower Wars are getting worse, says Porter, but EVs make them tolerable
20 Aug 2026
BMW i3 Touring spied – will this be the most desirable daily EV?
BMW i3 Touring
News

BMW i3 Touring spied – will this be the most desirable daily EV?

BMW will expand its i3 offering in all the usual ways it does with the 3-series. The upcoming Touring has been spied testing with a thin disguise
19 Aug 2026