2021 BMW 4 Series vs 2020 BMW 4 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$44,750 | MSRP$45,600 |
Average price$36,407 | Average price$48,320 |
Listings19 | Listings27 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
2020 BMW 4 Series Reviews Summary | |
2021 BMW 4 Series Reviews SummaryThe 2021 BMW 4 Series represents how, for better or worse, BMW has changed. The 4 Series name has been around since the 2014 model year when it was introduced for the former 3 Series coupe and convertible. Earlier two-door 3 Series models built BMW’s reputation, with excellent handling, smooth yet powerful engines, and understated styling. The redesigned second-generation 4 Series departs dramatically from that template. It’s bigger and more luxurious, with garish styling and a greater reliance on technology for performance. The car’s rivals haven’t changed though. It still competes against the Audi A5, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Lexus RC, and Infiniti Q60 for buyers willing to sacrifice a bit of practicality to make a fashion statement. As before, the 4 Series is available in coupe and convertible body styles—the latter with a soft-top instead of the previous retractable hardtop. Both body styles are offered in four-cylinder 430i and six-cylinder M440i configurations, with high-performance M4 variants also offered. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the cabrio models, while xDrive all-wheel drive is mandatory on the coupe in Canada. Our test drive was in a 430i xDrive coupe. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque294 lb-ft @ 1550 rpm |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3680 lbs | Curb Weight3578 lbs |
Height54.7 in | Height54.6 in |
Length182.7 in | Length187.9 in |
Width79.4 in | Width81.9 in |
Wheelbase110.6 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload714 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $44,750 | $45,600 |
Average price | $36,407 | $48,320 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The 2021 BMW 4 Series represents how, for better or worse, BMW has changed. The 4 Series name has been around since the 2014 model year when it was introduced for the former 3 Series coupe and convertible. Earlier two-door 3 Series models built BMW’s reputation, with excellent handling, smooth yet powerful engines, and understated styling. The redesigned second-generation 4 Series departs dramatically from that template. It’s bigger and more luxurious, with garish styling and a greater reliance on technology for performance. The car’s rivals haven’t changed though. It still competes against the Audi A5, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Lexus RC, and Infiniti Q60 for buyers willing to sacrifice a bit of practicality to make a fashion statement. As before, the 4 Series is available in coupe and convertible body styles—the latter with a soft-top instead of the previous retractable hardtop. Both body styles are offered in four-cylinder 430i and six-cylinder M440i configurations, with high-performance M4 variants also offered. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the cabrio models, while xDrive all-wheel drive is mandatory on the coupe in Canada. Our test drive was in a 430i xDrive coupe. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 294 lb-ft @ 1550 rpm |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.0 cu ft | 15.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3680 lbs | 3578 lbs |
Height | 54.7 in | 54.6 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 187.9 in |
Width | 79.4 in | 81.9 in |
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 714 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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