At Rs 1.09 crore (the price at the showroom), the M440i is a new BMW with a folding roof, and it’s based on the 4 Series. It increases BMW’s “M Performance” line of cars which are for people who want a car that’s fast and practical for daily driving; it has 374 horsepower, xDrive all-wheel drive, and BMW says it will go from 0 to 100 kph in 4.9 seconds. It’s going up against the Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet, which costs Rs 1.16 crore.
Price and positioning in India
The M440i is BMW’s latest convertible, built on the 4 Series. It adds to the “M Performance” selection for people who want a fast car they can use every day.
The Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet at Rs 1.16 crore is its closest competitor, and the BMW is a little cheaper in the world of luxury convertibles.
Design and convertible roof
The biggest difference from previous versions is the roof; instead of a hard, folding roof, this one is made of fabric. It takes 18 seconds to go up or down, and you can do it while driving up to 50 kph.
At the front, the M440i has thin LED headlights with a unique design for the daytime running lights, a large BMW grille and aggressive air openings. It looks more planted thanks to 19-inch alloy wheels, “M” badges and a piece of equipment behind the front seats to cut down on wind.
The back of the car has wraparound LED tail lights that meet a small spoiler on the trunk, and a sporty diffuser. Two exhaust pipes show off the car’s performance, and the tires are different sizes (225/45 R19 at the front, t255/35 R19 at the rear) to improve how well it grips the road. You can get it in Black Sapphire, Mineral White, Portimao Blue, Arctic Race Blue, Brooklyn Grey, Cape York Green and Fire Red.
Interior and infotainment
Inside, the M440i has a 2+2 seating layout and BMW’s curved screen design. A 14.9-inch touchscreen for information and entertainment works with a 12.3-inch digital dashboard, and both are set up to face the driver. The steering wheel has three spokes, a flat bottom and actual buttons and switches you can touch.
The front sports seats, the same as in the M340i, can be adjusted electrically and remember your favorite settings. You get into the back seats by folding the front passenger seat forward. The ambient lighting, high-quality materials and well-planned places to put things try to give you both the fun of a car with the roof down and the comfort you need for driving every day.
Feature highlights include:
– Heads-up display
– Wireless phone charging
– 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio
– Automatic climate control
– Tyre pressure monitoring system
Engine, performance and drivetrain
It’s powered by a 3.0-liter six-cylinder petrol engine with a turbocharger that produces 374 hp and 500 Nm of torque. An 8-speed automatic gearbox and xDrive all-wheel drive send the power to the wheels for strong grip.
BMW says it will get from 0 to 100 kph in 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of 250 kph (which is electronically limited). It uses the same engine as the M340i, but the M440i takes 0.5 seconds longer to reach 100 kph.
Key mechanical numbers at a glance:
– 3.0-litre inline six turbo-petrol
– 374 hp, 500 Nm
– 8-speed automatic gearbox
– xDrive all-wheel drive
– 0-100 kmph in 4.9 seconds
– Top speed 250 kmph
Market context and takeaway
As an M Performance car, the M440i is designed to be both comfortable for daily use and very fast. The roof goes down quickly and the four seats make it flexible for open-air driving, while still being a seriously quick car.
Because of its reasonable price, striking looks and lots of equipment, the M440i Convertible is entering a small but growing area of the car market. If you want a quick, refined convertible with all-wheel drive for all kinds of weather and lots of technology and comfort, it’s a very good new choice.
