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BMW M4 Coupe M4 xDrive 530 Competition M 2dr Step Auto

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2993
Trim	M4 Competition M
Price	£91,395
Engine Power - BHP	530
Acceleration	3.5
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	28
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	227
Length	4801 mm
Width	1887 mm
Height	1398 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	440 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1775 kg

Driver Convenience

Active Guard
Automatic start/stop system
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW legal emergency call
BMW Live Cockpit Pro with Head up display including 12.3" instrument display and 14.9" high resolution control display with navigation function
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Condition based service
Cruise control with braking function
Door/boot open warning light
Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic
Language version English
Lights on warning
M drive buttons
Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
Oil temperature gauge
On board computer
On board diagnostics
Optimum shift indicator
Outside temperature display
Park distance control
Pull away assistant
Run flat indicator
Service interval indicator
Shifting point display
Smartphone integration
Speed limiter
Start/stop button in red
Variable sport steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Double joint spring strut front axle
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
M Adaptive suspension
M Drive Professional including track mode, laptimer, traction control & Drift analyser
M Sport differential
Safety battery terminal clamp
Sport automatic transmission with gearshift paddles

Entertainment

Auxiliary point for auxiliary devices
DAB radio with bluetooth music capability
Harman kardon surround sound audio system
Personal eSim

Exterior Features

Acoustic laminated side glass
Auto dimming driver's door mirror
Automatic headlights + automatic windscreen wipers
Automatic parking function on front passenger's exterior mirror
Black chrome exhaust tailpipes
Black model designation badges
BMW high gloss shadow line with extended contents
BMW radiator grille, frameless, with horizontal double blind slats, black high-gloss, with model badge
Body colour bumpers
Bonnet and tailgate badge
Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof
Day time running light
Door mirror integrated indicators
Dynamic brake lights
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric folding door mirrors
Electrochromic exterior driver side mirror
Electrochromic interior rear view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function
Entry sills with aluminium inserts and model badge
Extended Stroage
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear bumper system
Front and rear plastic apron in vehicle colour
Front door sill strips in aluminium inlays with M4 inscription
Front electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
Headlight beam throw control
Heat protection, sun protection glazing
Heated washer jets
High gloss black lower bumper edges, side sills and diffuser edge binding
LED tail lights with 3D L-shaped LED light design
M designation
Mirror glass aspheric on driver's side, convex on passenger side
Rain sensor
Rear boot
Rear fog lights
Rear reflectors
Reversing light
Roof fin and roof trim strips in Black high-gloss
Shark fin roof aerial
Strakes in front side panel, black matt/high-gloss black, with model badge
Third brake light
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

2 cupholders in front centre console
2 cupholders in rear armrest
2 rear head restraints
2 x 12 V Power sockets (luggage compartment and front centre console)
2 x USB Type C ports for charging and data transmission in front centre console
40:20:40 split folding rear 2 seat bench with loading system
Ambient inside door handle light
Ambient lighting for storage compartment
Ambient lighting front and rear
Anthracite headlining
Battery in luggage compartment
Centre console armrest with storage compartment
Contour lighting for door trim
Driver/passenger sunvisors with ticket holders + illuminated vanity mirrors
Driving experience mode switch
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Dynamic ambient interior lighting
Electric front seats + driver memory
English handbook
Floor mats in velour
Front and rear door exit lights
Front door storage bins with bottle holder
Front footwell ambient lighting
Front interior light
Front isofix attachment + airbag deactivation
Front reading light
Front seat backrest width adjustment
Front seats lumbar support
Front/rear door armrests
Heated front seats
Height adjustable front headrests
Illuminated bow-type door handles in vehicle colour, driver's side with door lock
Interior mirror lighting
Isofix on 2nd row outer seats
Lockable/illuminated glovebox
Luggage compartment lighting
Multifunction steering wheel
Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in rear doors
Storage tray and compartment with cover in centre console
Through loading system
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Waterfall lighting for central air vent
Wireless charging tray

Packs

Connected package professional - M4
Extended storage pack - M3/M4
High gloss shadowline exterior trim pack - M4

Passive Safety

4 x 3 point seatbelts
ABS/EBD
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Brake energy regeneration
Brake fade compensation
Compound structure brake discs
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor
Curtain airbags
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Dry braking
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake
Front and rear head airbags
Front seat side impact airbags
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Hill start assist
M Sport seat belts
Seat occupancy detection for driver and passenger side
Seatbelt warning
Side impact protection
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure sensor
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Centre lock switch
Closing system with central locking
Electronic immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts
Remote central locking
Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm
Vehicle Key with 4 buttons including the integrated key

Trim

Galvanic embellisher for controls

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)	72
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	227
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	229
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	227
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	213
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	195
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	343
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	227

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2993
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	28
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	28
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	28.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	30.1
WLTP - MPG - High	32.8
WLTP - MPG - Low	18.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium	28.2

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	43E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.5
Engine Power - BHP	530
Engine Power - RPM	6250
Engine Torque - NM	650
Engine Torque - RPM	2750
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	275/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	285/30 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE - 826M
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1398 mm
Length	4801 mm
Wheelbase	2857 mm
Width	1887 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2081 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59
Gross Vehicle Weight	2205 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	440 l
Max. Loading Weight	430 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1775 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.6 m

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