Hyundai I40 vs BMW M Models
What's the difference?

Hyundai I40

$10,250 - $13,999

2018 price

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BMW M Models

$114,900 - $299,900

2025 price

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Maserati Quattroporte

Mazda 6

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz C43

Mercedes-Benz C63

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz EQS

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Summary

2018 Hyundai I40

2025 BMW M Models

By Laura Berry

By Andrew Chesterton

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 4, 1.7L

Turbo 6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

5.1L/100km (combined)

10.2L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Impressive ride and handling
Diesel engine provides plenty of oomph
Roomy

Brutal performance
Tons of kerb appeal
No-compromise approach to speed

Dislikes

Tiny display screen
No AEB
Tyre noise

Uncomfortable in the city
Hard-edged seats a necessary evil
Fuel bill will be sizeable

2018 Hyundai I40 Summary

A wagon and not an SUV, eh? Respect. You see, when most people now think of a new car they think of an SUV, especially when they want something with a bit of cargo space. But not you.

And for thinking outside the box you’ll be rewarded with something that’s better to drive than most SUVs – like the Hyundai i40 Tourer in the Active grade and a diesel engine we’ve road tested here.

So, what are the strengths and weaknesses of this Korean wagon, and should you wait or buy it now? Read on to find out.

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2025 BMW M Models Summary

To say the BMW M4 CS is a hot ticket in Australia is something of an understatement.

Consider this. There is an even more expensive one, the M4 CS Edition VR46 – at a cool $346,900 – and it sold out in less than an hour. Now, granted, Australia only got four examples, but still, demand was running hot.

That car makes this one, the regular M4 CS, seem like an absolute steal. It's only $254,900 (yes, the word 'only' is doing a lot of heavy lifting in that sentence), and it shares the same upgrades, and makes the same monstrous power, as the VR46 – for Valentino Rossi’s 46th birthday – only it does it for around $100K less.

See? A bargain. At least, that's how I'd be justifying it to myself if I had a quarter of a million burning a hole in my pocket.

So, this or a Porsche 911? Read on.

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Deep dive comparison

2018 Hyundai I40 2025 BMW M Models

Verdict

The i40 Tourer in the Active grade is great to drive, it’s practical, and should be low-cost to run. But you can bet the new version, due to arrive soon, will be, too. If you can wait, it's a safe bet the new i40 Tourer will have an updated look, improved safety equipment and retain all the good points of the previous model.

Verdict

Brutal, bruising and utterly brilliant, the M4 CS will be an acquired taste due to its no-compromise approach, but those willing to take the leap will find a performance car like few others at their disposal.

Hyundai I40 vs BMW M Models What's the difference?

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Hyundai I40 vs BMW M Models
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