BMW M4 vs Ferrari 458 Italia

How does the BMW M4 stack up against the Ferrari 458 Italia? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW M4BMW M4
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Ferrari 458 ItaliaFerrari 458 Italia
SpecBMW M4Ferrari 458 Italia
Horsepower (max)550 hp605 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s3.0 s
Top speed302 km/h325 km/h
Variants41
Body stylePerformance coupeMid-engine V8 supercar
GenerationG82F142
Production2021 – present2009 – 2015
Length4,801 mm4,527 mm
Width1,887 mm1,937 mm
Height1,393 mm1,213 mm
Wheelbase2,857 mm2,650 mm

BMW M4 vs Ferrari 458 Italia: common questions

Is the BMW M4 or Ferrari 458 Italia faster?
The Ferrari 458 Italia is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.9s versus the BMW M4's 3.2s (0-100 km/h in 3s vs 3.4s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW M4 or the Ferrari 458 Italia?
The Ferrari 458 Italia makes more power: 605 hp (451 kW) versus 550 hp (410 kW) for the BMW M4.
Is the BMW M4 or Ferrari 458 Italia faster on top speed?
The Ferrari 458 Italia has the higher top speed at 202 mph (325 km/h), versus 188 mph (302 km/h) for the BMW M4.
What is the main difference between the BMW M4 and the Ferrari 458 Italia?
The BMW M4 is a performance coupe, while the Ferrari 458 Italia is a mid-engine v8 supercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.