BMW G83 M4 Convertible vs G80 M3

Too close to call on the Guide Score: 10 points apart, and the places each could hold overlap. Read the parts and the cost to own.

BMW G83 M4 Convertible

79Guide Score for 2025Very goodabout $2,780 a year to own

About 20th of 69, likely 9th to 29th

BMW G80 M3

89Guide Score for 2022Excellentabout $2,818 a year to own

About 10th of 69, likely 4th to 19th

The seven parts and acclaim, side by side, each with its share of that car’s score
PartG83 M4 ConvertibleG80 M3
Heritage27 counts 15 of 10034 counts 16 of 100
Engine62 counts 15 of 10062 counts 16 of 100
Drive feel73 counts 20 of 10076 counts 21 of 100
Analog connection49 counts 10 of 10074 counts 10 of 100
Weight56 counts 10 of 10072 counts 10 of 100
Long-term valuenot measurednot measured
Ownership72 counts 15 of 10069 counts 12 of 100
Acclaim54 counts 15 of 10073 counts 16 of 100
Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five yearsunder 0.1%under 0.1%
Cost to own a year$2,780 ($1,832 to $4,614)$2,818 ($1,870 to $4,652)
The bills that decide itCoolant tank and charge-air cooler leaks; Carbon buildup (direct injection); Infotainment software glitchesCoolant 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 $2,780 a year to own and about $2,818 a year to own at each best year). How it works.