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| Seating Capacity | 4 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Sports |
| Base Price | $63,279–$75,298 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2017 BMW M4 is a sports that earns a Carivo score of 7.4/10 — rated Good. Its strongest dimension is Performance at 9.2/10, while Reliability at 6.2/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a capable but unexceptional sports — stronger alternatives exist if you're willing to shop the segment carefully.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. At 6.2/10 for reliability, this sports trails its segment. That doesn't rule it out, but go in with eyes open on running costs. Safety lands at 7.5/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Few rivals match it for performance: 9.2/10. Expect handling and power delivery that make this one of the more entertaining sportss to actually drive. On technology it rates 8.0/10: a modern, well-integrated suite that compares favorably with anything at this price point.
Priced from $63,279–$75,298, 13 MPG, seating 4, the BMW M4 sits in the premium tier of the sports category. The value score of 6.7/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 9 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Verdict: The 2017 BMW M4 sits in the middle of the field. Until its value and reliability scores improve, stronger options exist at this price. Worth a look if it fits a specific need; otherwise use our compare tool against the segment leaders first.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2017 BMW M4 ranks #237 of 316 sportss in the Carivo database — better than 25% of the segment. Its 7.4/10 overall score is 0.3 points below the segment average of 7.7/10. Its $63,279 starting price is about 37% above the segment's median of $46,090.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sports ranking →
Across the M4 model years we've scored, the 2017 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.9/10 | $82,503 | Read review → |
| 2025 | 7.9/10 | $82,503 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 7.7/10 | $80,100 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.8/10 | $77,697 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.8/10 | $75,294 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.8/10 | $72,891 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.7/10 | $70,488 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 7.6/10 | $68,085 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 7.5/10 | $65,682 | Read review → |
| 2017 (this review) | 7.4/10 | $63,279 | |
| 2016 | 7.5/10 | $60,876 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 7.5/10 | $58,473 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Power train / Driveline / Driveshaft 11/10/2018 · 18V713000 | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion. |
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| Air bags 23/02/2017 · 17V115000 | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. |
| Air bags 20/12/2016 · 16V914000 | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper,… |
Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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