BMW M440i vs M4 (G22 / G26 vs G82)
The G82 M4 scores higher, by more than the range either could move.
BMW M440i G22 / G26 pre-LCI
68Guide Score for 2022Goodabout $2,055 a year to own
BMW G82 M4
92Guide Score for 2021Exceptionalabout $2,780 a year to own
| Part | M440i G22 / G26 pre-LCI | G82 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 3 counts 15 of 100 | 39 counts 16 of 100 |
| Engine | 51 counts 15 of 100 | 63 counts 16 of 100 |
| Drive feel | 69 counts 19 of 100 | 81 counts 21 of 100 |
| Analog connection | 64 counts 10 of 100 | 74 counts 10 of 100 |
| Weight | 67 counts 10 of 100 | 72 counts 10 of 100 |
| Long-term value | not measured | not measured |
| Ownership | 66 counts 18 of 100 | 72 counts 12 of 100 |
| Acclaim | 36 counts 15 of 100 | 75 counts 16 of 100 |
| Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five years | under 0.1% | under 0.1% |
| Cost to own a year | $2,055 ($1,409 to $3,240) | $2,780 ($1,832 to $4,614) |
| The bills that decide it | Oil filter housing and valve cover gasket leaks; High pressure fuel pump; Coolant loss / expansion tank (B58) | Coolant tank and charge-air cooler leaks; Carbon buildup (direct injection); Infotainment software glitches |
Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $2,055 a year to own and about $2,780 a year to own at each best year). How it works.