Compare the2023 Dodge ChallengerVS 2023 BMW M4

Both the Challenger and the M4 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, collision warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

Dodge’s powertrain warranty covers the Challenger 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than BMW covers the M4. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the M4 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 7 times as many Dodge dealers as there are BMW dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Challenger’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are better in initial quality than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 22 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 9th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge above average in long-term dependability. With 26 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, BMW is rated lower.

The Challenger has more powerful engines than the M4:

On the EPA test cycle the Challenger gets better mileage than the M4 Coupe:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Challenger 5.7/6.4 V8 Auto’s fuel efficiency. The M4 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Challenger has 2.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the M4 (18.5 vs. 15.6 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Dodge Challenger comes standard with an automatic transmission, for driver comfort, especially in the city. Automatic costs extra on the M4.

For better traction, the Challenger SRT Super Stock’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the M4 (315/40R18 vs. 275/40R18).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Challenger offers optional 20-inch wheels. The M4’s largest wheels are only 19-inches in the front and 20-inches in the rear.

The Challenger has a standard space-saver spare (not available on R/T Scat Pack/Hellcat/Super Stock) so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the M4; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Challenger’s wheelbase is 3.5 inches longer than on the M4 (116 inches vs. 112.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Challenger is .6 inches wider in the front and 1.2 inches wider in the rear than the track on the M4.

For better maneuverability, the Challenger SXT/GT/R/T’s turning circle is 2.6 feet tighter than the M4’s (37.4 feet vs. 40 feet). The Challenger Supercharged/Widebody’s turning circle is 1.3 feet tighter than the M4’s (38.7 feet vs. 40 feet).

To almost totally eliminate engine vibration in the passenger area, the Challenger has liquid-filled engine mounts. The liquid helps further dampen engine harshness. The M4 uses conventional solid rubber engine mounts.

The Challenger has standard seating for 5 passengers; the M4 can only carry 4.

The Challenger has 2.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the M4 Coupe (93.7 vs. 91).

The Challenger has .3 inches more front legroom, 3.4 inches more front shoulder room, 1.3 inches more rear headroom and 2.9 inches more rear shoulder room than the M4 Coupe.

The Challenger has a much larger trunk than the M4 Coupe (16.2 vs. 12 cubic feet).

The Challenger’s standard folding rear seats are split to accommodate bulky cargo. The M4 Convertible’s standard single piece folding rear seat is not as flexible; long cargo and a passenger can’t share the rear seat.

The Challenger’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The M4 has neither an oil pressure gauge nor a temperature gauge.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Challenger has standard extendable sun visors. The M4 doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The Challenger has a standard center folding armrest for the rear passengers. A center armrest helps make rear passengers more comfortable and it can provide a boundary between children. The M4 doesn’t offer a rear seat center armrest.

The Dodge Challenger outsold the BMW 4 Series by 49% during 2022.