BMW M4 or BMW M5: which fits Norwood buyers?
The BMW M4 fits the Norwood buyer who wants a two-door performance coupe at the lower starting price. The BMW M5 fits the buyer who needs a four-door sedan with room for more passengers. Both can be driven at BMW of Norwood on the Providence Highway Automile.
For a buyer in Norwood, Dedham, Westwood or Walpole, body style makes the first cut, and Massachusetts taxes and fees make the second.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Norwood. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
What does a BMW M4 cost next to a BMW M5?
BMW lists the 2027 M4 Coupe from $82,200 and the 2027 M5 Sedan from $123,300 (BMW USA, 2027).
Both cars carry the same 6.25% sales tax when a registered dealer sells them to you (Massachusetts Department of Revenue, 2022). What separates their running costs is the yearly excise, which Massachusetts sets on the car’s list price rather than on what you paid.
The excise is $25 per $1,000 of value, with a $5 minimum, and your town bills it every year the car is registered (Massachusetts Department of Revenue, 2025). The value starts from the manufacturer’s list price, so the car with the higher list price pays more excise each year. Registration is a flat $60 for a standard passenger plate, renewed every two years (Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, 2025). That makes the excise the yearly cost that moves with the model.
A trade-in lowers the tax too. Under the state regulation, the sales tax is figured on the sale price less the trade-in credit (Massachusetts Department of Revenue, 1996).
What power and drivetrain do the BMW M4 and M5 have?
The 2027 M4 Coupe makes 473 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque from a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with rear-wheel drive. The 2027 M5 Sedan makes 717 horsepower and 738 lb-ft from a 4.4-liter eight-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive (BMW USA, 2027).
BMW lists the M5 Sedan and the M5 Touring as plug-in hybrids. That means the M5 carries a battery beside its engine, so a buyer who wants no battery in the drivetrain should not choose the M5.
Take either car on a test drive to feel how the battery and the engine work together. We schedule test drives online for any new vehicle in our inventory.
What are the EPA fuel economy ratings for the BMW M4 and M5?
The EPA certifies the BMW M4 Coupe at 16 miles per gallon city, 23 highway and 19 combined for the 2026 model year. It certifies the BMW M5 Sedan at 12 miles per gallon city, 19 highway and 14 combined for the 2026 model year. The Touring trim is certified at 11 city, 17 highway and 13 combined, so the Sedan is the more efficient of the two on every measure.
The gap is one mile per gallon in town and combined, and two on the highway. A buyer who puts most of the miles on the highway will see the wider gap. A buyer who drives mostly in town will see the smaller one.
What do the BMW M4 and BMW M5 offer on the published figures?
BMW’s published figures list the M5 Sedan and M5 Touring as plug-in hybrids with all-wheel drive. That drivetrain pairing comes with either M5 trim.
Those two traits, four doors and a plug-in drivetrain, make the M5 the right pick for a buyer who needs room and does not mind a battery. The choice between the Sedan and the Touring comes down to body style and the fuel economy figures.
When is the BMW M4 or the BMW M5 the wrong choice?
The M5 is the wrong choice for a buyer who wants a two-door car, since the M5 is a four-door sedan. The M4 is the wrong choice for a buyer who needs four doors and room for more passengers, since the M4 is a two-door coupe.
The M5 is also the wrong choice for a buyer who wants no battery in the drivetrain, because both of its trims are plug-in hybrids. A buyer whose budget comes first should start with the M4, which is the car at the lower starting price.
FAQ
Can I order a BMW M4 or M5 built to my own spec at BMW of Norwood?
Yes. We take reservations on incoming vehicles from the inventory listing, and we start custom factory orders through the store. The M5 and the M4 Convertible are on our new-model list.
Can I schedule a test drive of a BMW M car before I decide?
Yes. Any new vehicle in our inventory can be booked for a test drive online. We are at 918-920 Providence Highway, Norwood, MA 02062. The sales department is open 9 AM to 8 PM Monday through Thursday and 9 AM to 6 PM Friday and Saturday, and it is closed on Sunday.
How does a trade-in work when I buy an M4 or M5?
You can start with our online trade-in appraisal. An online appraisal is only a preliminary figure, and the final allowance depends on an in-person inspection, mileage verification and a vehicle history report. No appointment is needed to bring your trade to the store.
How do I finance or lease a BMW M4 or M5 at BMW of Norwood?
We offer a secure online finance application. Pre-owned car loans, new BMW financing and BMW leases are all available. Approval for financing or a lease runs through BMW Financial Services and requires Tier 1 credit.
What does it mean that BMW of Norwood is an authorized BMW M Certified Dealer?
We are an authorized BMW M Certified Dealer. The certification covers BMW M sales and service and is not a pre-owned program.
Can I book service for my BMW M car online?
Yes. Returning customers sign in and choose a day and time for service appointments. The service list covers tire rotation, repair and replacement, brake work, transmission repairs, oil and filter changes and state inspections.
Why try the BMW M4 and BMW M5 at BMW of Norwood?
We are BMW of Norwood, and our Google rating is 4.6 stars across 3,931 reviews (Google, 2026). 86 in 100 of those reviews are five-star. Our M Certified Dealer status, online test drive scheduling and home delivery on qualifying new BMW purchases within our delivery radius give this buyer a route that can finish online.
In a May 2026 Google review, Robert G. wrote: “Had a great experience with Mario, Steve and Cole buying and setting up a new 2026 X5 in beautiful Tanzanite Blue. Also appreciate the accountant who set up a nice 1.99% loan. I highly recommend Norwood BMW.” Robert’s visit covered buying and setting up the car, and three staff members are named in the review.
In a May 2026 Google review, Michael V. wrote: “Amazing experience! Tom helped me find the perfect car and arranged for it so be dropped off for me while I was working! Paul was also amazing and showed me how to use my new which is like a spaceship compared to what I had before. I would definitely recommend them to someone who is looking to buy a BMW.” Michael’s review describes a drop-off arranged around a working day.
Pick the M4 or the M5 that fits your body style and budget. Browse our new and used BMW inventory, value your trade and arrange financing online, then finish in Norwood or, for a qualifying new BMW within our delivery radius, digitally with delivery. Start at BMW of Norwood.
BMW of Norwood answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Norwood showroom, or call 781-278-1450.
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