2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible M xDrive

BMW recently updated its lineup for the 2022 model year. Apart from the refreshed existing models, the company also introduced the new M4 Convertible. The M4 Convertible comes with an all-wheel-drive system for the first time and receives power gains as well. The car has even lost its hard top in favor of a lighter, reinforced fabric soft top. Apart from the super long name - 2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive – nothing else seems to be outrageously annoying.

2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible M xDrive

Specifications

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Model: 2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible M xDrive
Engine/Motor: inline-6
Horsepower: 503
Torque: 479
Transmission: Eight-speed Automatic
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How Is The BMW M4 Competition Convertible With M xDrive On The Outside?

The mighty kidney grille graces the face. It features full-LED headlights with U-shaped DRLs. You can go for Adaptive LED headlights and BMW LaserLight with selective lighting for extra moolah. The wing mirrors and the spoiler lip on the boot aid to the car’s aerodynamics. The BMW M4 Competition Convertible rides on 19-inch wheels wrapped in 275/35 section tires at the front and 20-inch wheels shod in 285/30 section tires at the rear.

It comes in black as standard, but you can also opt for the Anthracite Silver effect if you’re looking for something funkier. The roof can be opened and closed while traveling up to 31 mph and takes 18 seconds.

The car is available in 11 different exterior shades, which include two non-metallic shades, seven metallic, and two frozen matte colors. The new colors that join the existing palette include:

-* Sao Paulo Yellow

-* Toronto Red

-* Isle of Man Green

-* Individual Frozen Brilliant White

-* Individual Frozen Portimao Blue

Furthermore, BMW also offers an M exterior carbon package. Here, the front air intakes, wing mirror caps, and the rear diffuser are composed of CFRP.

How Big Is The BMW M4 Competition Convertible With M xDrive?

The new M4 Convertible is 189.1 inches long, 74.3 inches wide, and 54.9 inches tall. The wheelbase measures 112.5 inches. It has grown by 4.6 inches in length and 0.7 inches in width when compared to its predecessor. The wheelbase is also longer by 1.8 inches. The car sits quite low; just 4.8 inches above the ground.

How Heavy Is The BMW M4 Competition Convertible With M xDrive?

The BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive weighs 4,306 pounds.

How Is The BMW M4 Competition Convertible With M xDrive On The Inside?

The 2022 M4 Convertible is quite fancy on the inside. It looks plush and sporty at the same time. The car comes with M Sport heated seats as standard. You can choose from four different upholstery options on offer:

-* Yas Marina Blue / Black Extended Merino Leather

-* Silverstone / Black Extended Merino Leather

-* Kyalami Orange / Black Extended Merino Leather

-* Black Extended Merino Leather

If these options don’t float your boat, you can pay extra moolah and get the same themes with full Merino leather. To make it even sportier and plusher, BMW offers an array of stuff like heated M Carbon bucket seats – which are 21 pounds lighter than the standard seats, Neck Warmer, standard seats with ventilation, etc.

Behind the steering wheel is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. A 10.25-inch touchscreen sits on the center console and it runs on the iDrive 7.0 system. It supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Apart from this, the car comes with standard stuff like:

-* Tri-zone automatic climate control

-* Ambient lighting

-* Harmon Kardon audion system

-* BMW Live Cockpit Professional

-* Navigation

How Big Is The BMW M4 Competition Convertible With M xDrive On The Inside?

The two-door, four-seater car comes with a 40.6-inch headroom, 41.8-inch legroom, and 55.1-inch shoulder room in the front. The second row offers 36.1 inches of headroom, 32.5 inches of legroom, and 43.9 inches of shoulder room. Thanks to the soft top, the cargo space is increase by 1.2 cubic feet to nine cubic feet.

2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible M xDrive interior dimensions

Head room	40.6	36.1
Leg room	41.8	32.5
Shoulder room	55.1	43.9

What Powers The BMW M4 Competition Convertible With M xDrive?

The 2022 BMW M4 Convertible is available only in one trim this time.This is an increase of 59 ponies over its predecessor.

Power is routed to all the wheels, courtesy of the xDrive system, via an eight-speed M Sport automatic gearbox. You can choose between four-wheel drive, four-wheel-drive sport, and two-wheel-drive settings. It comes with three drive modes – Road, Sport, and Track, all of which are self-explanatory.

The 2022 M4 Convertible sprints to 60 mph from a standstill in merely 3.6 seconds! The top speed is limited to 155 mph, but can be unlocked up to 174 mph with the optional M Driver’s Package. It hits the rev limiter at 7,200 rpm.

The braking duties are taken over by 15-inch rotors with six-piston calipers at the front, and 14.6-inch rotors at the rear. If you need more stopping powers, you can opt for ceramic rotors which measure 15.75 inches at the front and 15 inches at the back. As for the suspension setup, the M4 Convertible features an Adaptive M suspension setup with electronically controlled dampers. The exhaust system features a quad-tailpipe setup and comes with electrically-controlled flaps.

BMW M4 Competition Convertible M xDrive specifications

Engine	3.0-liter, straight-six, twin-turbo
Power	503 HP @ 6,250 RPM
Torque	479 LB-FT @ 2,750 - 5,500 RPM
Transmission	eight-speed M Sport automatic
0 to 60 mph	3.6 seconds
Top Speed	155 mph

How Much Does The BMW M4 Competition Convertible With M xDrive Cost?

The 2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible starts at $86,300 plus $995 destination.

2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible With M xDrive Competition

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Cabriolet

BMW has ‘Competition’ (pun intended) in the form of the AMG C63 S. Sadly Audi doesn’t have a like-for-like rival as the S5 Cabriolet doesn’t match-up with it and the RS5 doesn’t have a convertible model. The AMG C63 S measures pretty much the same with the BMW M4 Convertible in terms of exterior dimensions, save for a few inches here and there. Even this comes with a soft-top. On the inside, it is filled to the brim in terms of creature comforts.

If you’re a ‘no replacement for displacement’ guy or gal, then the Merc will please you. It is powered by a 4.0-liter, V-8 bi-turbo engine, unlike the Bimmer’s six-pot mill. It makes the exact same horsepower – 503 – but cranks out 516 pound-feet of twist, which is 37 pound-feet more than its rival. Also, the peak torque has a lower bandwidth from 1,750- to 4,500 rpm when compared to the BMW. So, if you are someone who loves to speed off the line, the strong low- and mid-range of the C63 S will please you.

The major difference here, however, is the drive layout. BMW has introduced the all-wheel-drive system of the M4 Convertible for the 2022 model, but the C63 S still comes with a rear-wheel-drive configuration. In terms of weight, the BMW would’ve been lighter if not for the all-wheel-drive system. But, it’s well-balanced that way. One’s got a bigger, heavy engine, and the other, a heavy drive system. The C63 S is just 29 pounds lighter than the M4 Convertible. Despite this, the AMG is 0.3 seconds slower to 60 mph, taking 3.9 seconds, unlike the BMW’s 3.6-second time.

The 2021 Mercedes-AMG C63 S starts at $85,600 before destination, making it $700 cheaper than the BMW M4 Competition Convertible xDrive.

2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible With M xDrive Driver-Assistance Features

-* Lane Departure Warning

-* Speed Limit Information

-* Active Blind Spot Detection

-* Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

-* Rear Collision Preparation

BMW M4 Competition Convertible With M xDrive Optional Packages

The car comes with multiple packages and accessories that you can purchase to further customize it as per your tastes. The three packages offered are: