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2020 BMW M

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2020 models.

Class
Subcompact Cars
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 6.6L 12-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
25 combined · 22 city / 30 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2020 BMW M is a subcompact car offered with 3 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo and 6.6L 12-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), 9% better than the 2020 subcompact car average of 22.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2020

  • Engine added: 6.6L 12-cyl turbo

Compared with 2019; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2019 M →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
M240i Coupe M Performance3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25+9%$3,300353
M240i xDrive Coupe M Performance3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25+9%$3,300356
M240i Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25+9%$3,300353
M240i xDrive Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25+9%$3,300356
M240i Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25+9%$3,300353
M240i xDrive Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25+9%$3,300356
M340i xDrive3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25-8%$3,300356
M340i3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25-8%$3,300353
M240i Coupe M Performance3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22-4%$3,750408
M240i Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22-4%$3,750408
M240i Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22-4%$3,750408
M2 Competition Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 20-13%$4,100440
M4 Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20-13%$4,100450
M4 Convertible Competition3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20-13%$4,100450
M4 Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 20-27%$4,100440
M4 Coupe Competition3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 20-27%$4,100440
M850i xDrive Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 20-13%$4,100435
M850i xDrive Convertible4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20-13%$4,100450
M550i xDrive4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 20-28%$4,100435
M850i xDrive Gran Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20-28%$4,100450
M2 CS Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20-13%$4,100452
M2 Competition Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19-17%$4,350471
M4 Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 19-17%$4,350481
M4 Convertible Competition3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 19-17%$4,350481
M4 Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19-30%$4,350471
M4 CS3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19-30%$4,350471
M4 Coupe Competition3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19-30%$4,350471
M2 CS Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S7)Rear-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 19-17%$4,350469
M8 Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-26%$4,850518
M8 Competition Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-26%$4,850518
M8 Convertible4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-26%$4,850518
M8 Competition Convertible4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-26%$4,850518
M54.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-38%$4,850518
M5 Competition4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-38%$4,850518
M8 Gran Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-38%$4,850518
M8 Competition Gran Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-38%$4,850518
M760i xDrive6.6L 12-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive13 / 20 / 16-31%$5,150570
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $4,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
22.9 MPG2020 Subcompact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2020 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2020 BMW M.

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW M.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2020 BMW M is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2020 BMW M in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2020 BMW M buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 BMW M. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other M years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 M19–Not rated00
2026 M19–Not rated00
2025 M19–Not rated00
2024 M19–Not rated00
2023 M19–Not rated00
2022 M19–Not rated00
2021 M26–Not rated00
2019 M24–Not rated00
2018 M22–Not rated00
2017 M22–Not rated00
2016 M22–Not rated00
2015 M25–Not rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →