We were already impressed when we reviewed the BMW i4 Gran Coupe. It felt like the electric BMW many drivers had been waiting for — composed, quick and reassuringly familiar.
So naturally, we wanted to see what happens when you turn everything up a notch.
Enter the BMW i4 Gran Coupe M60, finished in Tanzanite Blue — a colour that suits it perfectly. Deep, metallic and purposeful, it gives the M60 a presence without shouting about it.
To make it a fair comparison, we drove the M60 over the exact same stretch of road as the previous i4 review — Derby across the Cat and Fiddle towards Manchester — before extending the route further south and back across some proper Derbyshire B-roads.
First Impressions: Subtle But Serious
The M60 doesn’t look dramatically different to the M50, but there’s a slightly more assertive stance to it. It feels like it knows it’s the flagship.
Inside, it’s familiar BMW territory:
Clean digital cockpit
Curved display layout
Premium materials
Properly supportive seats
It feels expensive, refined and business-like — not futuristic for the sake of it.
Cat and Fiddle: Where Differences Become Clear
Back onto the Cat and Fiddle — a proper test of chassis balance and composure — and the difference between the M50 and M60 is immediately noticeable.
The M60 feels sharper and nippier. Throttle response is more immediate, and when you lean into the accelerator on corner exits, the power delivery feels fuller and more aggressive.
There’s a real improvement in urgency. The car surges forward with authority, and you can feel the additional output working through the dual-motor all-wheel-drive system.
It grips confidently, rotates neatly and, as you’d expect from a BMW, tracks through curves like it’s on rails.
Suspension: A Mixed Bag
On smoother stretches of road, the M60 feels planted and purposeful. But on uneven surfaces, the suspension can feel:
A little harsh in places
Slightly floaty in others
It’s not uncomfortable — far from it — but the balance isn’t quite as polished as you might expect from the badge. On certain road textures, you’re aware that the setup is trying to juggle performance stiffness with executive comfort.
That said, it never feels unsettled. Just occasionally inconsistent.
Into Manchester Airport and Client Meetings
Instead of heading straight into the city centre this time, we aimed towards Manchester Airport and dropped into a client’s office before joining the M6.
Around slower traffic and urban junctions, the M60 settles down. The aggressive edge softens, and it becomes the calm, composed executive car you’d expect.
The cabin remains ultra comfortable. Road noise is well suppressed, and the seats make longer stretches feel effortless.
This dual personality — aggressive when pushed, relaxed when cruising — is a genuine strength.
M6 Traffic (As Expected)
The M6 was heavy with traffic, as it often is. That meant we didn’t get a full opportunity to stretch the M60’s motorway legs.
Even so, it felt composed at steady speeds. The driver assistance systems worked smoothly in congestion, and despite the stop-start conditions, the car remained comfortable and quiet.
Electric torque makes merging effortless — even if traffic rarely allows you to use it fully.
Back Through Stoke and Onto Proper Roads
We dropped off at Stoke-on-Trent and headed back towards Belper via the A50, before cutting early onto the A515 towards Ashbourne, Turnditch and back to Belper.
This is where the M60 really comes alive again.
On winding Derbyshire roads:
Turn-in is sharp
Power delivery is immediate
Traction out of tighter bends is immense
You can lean on it with confidence. The steering feels direct, and the car shrinks around you despite its size.
It’s quick. Very quick. But more importantly, it’s engaging.
Everyday Comfort: Still a BMW
Despite its performance credentials, the M60 remains ultra comfortable.
It absorbs longer stretches well, isolates cabin noise effectively and feels refined when you’re simply cruising.
This is still a BMW Gran Coupé at heart — executive first, performance second.
Our Gripes
No car is perfect.
Two areas stood out:
1. Climate Control
The climate control system felt slightly overcomplicated and occasionally inconsistent in its response. It’s heavily integrated into the touchscreen interface, which may not suit everyone.
2. Apple CarPlay Glitches
We experienced occasional glitches with Apple CarPlay.
Given the number of screens and data being shared between the smartphone and BMW system — especially when wirelessly charging — it’s possible that heat build-up was contributing. The iPhone did become noticeably warm during use.
This is not uncommon with wireless CarPlay combined with charging, but it’s worth being aware of.
So Is It Worth the Step Up From the M50?
You can absolutely feel a real improvement between the two models.
The M60:
Feels sharper
Feels more urgent
Delivers power in a more full-on manner
But the M50 arguably strikes a slightly sweeter balance between performance and ride consistency.
If you want the sharpest i4 currently available, the M60 delivers.
If you want 95% of the performance with slightly better everyday polish, the M50 remains a very strong contender.
Available on Subscription and Short-Term Lease
At Cocoon Vehicles, we currently have a fantastic range of BMW i4 Gran Coupé models, including performance variants, available on:
That means you can experience the i4 M60 without long-term ownership commitments.
Our Thoughts on the BMW i4 Gran Coupe M60
The BMW i4 Gran Coupé M60 is seriously impressive.
It’s sharp, quick and engaging on demanding roads, while remaining refined and comfortable for business use and motorway cruising.
It isn’t flawless — the suspension setup and infotainment integration could be more consistent — but as a performance electric executive car, it makes a very strong case for itself.
And crucially, it still feels like a BMW.
