It may not always be the first name that comes to mind when South Bend drivers think of about high performance, power, and speed from their sedan or coupe. Luxury and style? Sure. But not speed and agility. Basney BMW is here to tell you BMW should have the market cornered when it comes to getting both elegance and performance out of your sedan. When you look at what the M lineup of cars brings to the table, you may not even think of any other brand.
Two of the leaders when it comes to luxury performance is the M4 and the M5. Both rate highly when you look at what they bring to the table in terms of their muscle and charisma. If your typical muscle car is built to be a cheetah, great for the straight-aways, but losing their charge over the long haul, the BMW M Series of cars are the Gazelles, who outlast their opponents using their wit, agility, and endurance. Basney BMW wants to show you how these two fare against each other, so you make the right choice for your personality.
Tale of the Tape
At its most basic comparison, the difference between these two should be obvious. The M4 belongs to the 4-Series of BMWs. It is considered a compact. The M5 is on the 5-Series roster and falls into the midsize classification. So, the size difference is fairly noticeable. Another way to tell these two apart is the body style. The M5 only comes in a sleek and stylish sedan. The M4 gives you options, in the form of the coupe or convertible.
Inside, you actually won't notice much of a difference. Both are capable of carrying as many as five people inside an incredibly spacious and upscale cabin. The slope of the roof on the M4 could be an inconvenience for some of your taller passengers. While the M5 sedan brings ample headroom for your more vertically-advantaged friends. But no one should ever complain about their legroom. There is plenty of space to stretch out in the back, in both models.
Performance
Perhaps the most significant differences come under the hood. The larger M5 is also, the more powerful of the two. It also comes with fewer options in regard to your transmission. Each has its own advantages, depending on how you like to experience your performance.
- BMW M4: 3.0-Liter M TwinPower Turbo Six-Cylinder engine. It turns out 425-horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. Choose between the standard six-speed manual transmission or optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
- BMW M4 Competition: 3.0-Liter M TwinPower Turbo Six-Cylinder engine. Upgrades to 444 Horsepower
- BMW M5: 4.4-Liter M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine. It produces 600 Horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. Comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
- BMW M5 Competition: 4.4-Liter M TwinPower Turbo V8. It pumps out 617 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. Matched with the eight-speed automatic.
Features
Because these models were built for speed and athleticism, it makes sense they bring their own gear to the game. You'll find both the M4 and M5 are equipped with M Sport suspension and M Sport brakes, custom-designed for your drive. Isn't it time to upgrade your commute? Find the perfect combination of luxury and speed with the M4 or M5 at Basney BMW, in South Bend.