BMW M4 Intercooler Replacement Parts

Yes, every BMW M4 has an intercooler because every generation of the M4 has been turbocharged – the F82 M4 (2014–2020) uses the S55 twin-turbocharged inline-six, and the G82 M4 (2021-onwards) uses the S58 twin-turbocharged inline-six, both of which rely on an intercooler to cool the compressed charge air before it enters the engine. There is no naturally aspirated M4 variant, so the intercooler is a standard fitment across the range. If you are looking for a used intercooler, the engine code (S55 or S58) is the most important detail to match.

Both the 2016 and 2019 M4 fall within the F82 generation (2014–2020) and share the S55 engine, so the intercooler core is broadly from the same family. However, there were mid-production changes to ancillary fittings and pipework across the F82 run, so you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration before buying. Supplying your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check will help the breaker verify the match quickly.

No – the F82 M4 uses the S55 twin-turbo engine and the G82 M4 uses the S58, and these are entirely different engine families with different intercooler designs, dimensions, and pipework connections. These two generations do not share intercooler components, so always source the intercooler that matches your generation and engine code. Make sure any breaker you contact knows which generation you have before they quote.

For the mechanical intercooler unit itself, the Competition trim does not use a different intercooler compared to the standard M4 within the same generation – fitment follows the engine code, not the trim level. The S55 is the engine in both the standard and Competition F82 M4, and the S58 is in both the standard and Competition G82 M4. Confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and supply that to the breaker, and trim level can be set aside for this particular part.

The intercooler itself is not directly affected by gearbox type – it is part of the intake charge-cooling system driven by the engine, not the transmission. Both manual and automatic M4s of the same generation share the same engine code and the same intercooler design. You can safely disregard gearbox type when sourcing this part, and focus on confirming your engine code with the breaker.

The single most useful detail is your engine code – either S55 (F82 M4, 2014–2020) or S58 (G82 M4, 2021-onwards) – which you can find on your V5 logbook or by running a VIN check. You should also provide your year of registration and the full VIN if possible, as this allows the breaker to identify any mid-production specification changes that may affect ancillary fittings or mounting points. Body style, colour, and trim level do not affect intercooler fitment and can be ignored for this part.