BMW 4-Series
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2018 BMW 4-Series Overview
The two thousand eighteen BMW 4-Series ranks one out of twenty Luxury Petite Cars.
The two thousand eighteen BMW four Series finishes very in our luxury petite car rankings. It’s one of the most athletic cars in the class, and it produces a good amount of luxury and convenience as well.
Scorecard
- Overall: 8.8
- Critics’ Rating: 8.7
- Spectacle: 8.8
- Interior: 8.0
- Safety: N/A
- Reliability: N/A
Pros & Cons
- Nimble treating
- Powerful engines
- Lots of tech and active safety features
- Above-average cargo space
- Limited rear-seat headroom
Notable for 2018
- Revised suspension
- Fresh standard features
- Upgraded infotainment system
2018 BMW 4-Series Specs
BMW 4-Series Rankings and Research
The two thousand eighteen BMW 4-Series ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Petite Cars category. Presently the BMW 4-Series has a score of 8.8 out of ten which is based on our evaluation of thirty one chunks of research and data elements using various sources.
Rankings
- # one in Luxury Puny Cars
- # four in Luxury Convertibles
2018 4-Series Pictures
2018 BMW 4-Series Review
The two thousand eighteen BMW four Series finishes very in our luxury puny car rankings. It’s one of the most athletic cars in the class, and it produces a good amount of luxury and convenience as well.
Is the BMW four Series a Good Car?
Regardless of which trim and engine you choose, the BMW four Series has good power and acceleration. The acute steering and nimble treating make it more than capable of attacking winding roads. The cabin is well-appointed, and there are slew of standard and available tech features, including many active safety options. There`s also more cargo space than many other cars in the class provide. There are many reasons to like the four Series. Pick your beloved.
Should I Buy the BMW four Series?
As detailed above, the four Series is an excellent vehicle. However, the luxury puny car class has many worthwhile vehicles, and many cost less than the four Series. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is an excellent petite car, and it costs slightly less than the four Series. The Audi A5 doesn`t measure up fairly as well, but it`s another good car that’s slightly less expensive than the BMW. Shopping around never hurts, but the four Series is a terrific buy.
We Did the Research for You: thirty one Reviews Analyzed
With so much information available, researching a fresh car purchase can be a attempting ordeal. That`s why U.S. News crafts such comprehensive car reviews. For the two thousand eighteen BMW four Series, we analyzed thirty one professional reviews, as well as reliability ratings, fuel economy estimates, features lists, and much more.
Tho’ the two thousand eighteen BMW four Series receives a light refresh with updated suspension and infotainment systems and a few fresh standard features, there have been few major switches since its debut for the two thousand fourteen model year. As a result, this overview uses applicable research and reviews from the two thousand fourteen through two thousand eighteen model years.
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How Much Does the BMW four Series Cost?
The BMW 430i starts at $43,100 for the Gran Coupe model. That`s one of the highest commencing prices in the class. Coupe and convertible models cost more, as do the higher trims (the 440i and the M4). The M4 convertible is the most expensive model in the lineup, with a commencing price of $76,200.
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BMW four Series Versus the Competition
Which Is Better: BMW four Series or Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class, like the four Series, is available in coupe and convertible bod styles. It also has a top-notch cabin and powerful engine choices. The four Series treats slightly better, however the C-Class is no slouch on winding roads. The Mercedes has slew of features. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard in the Benz but optional in the BMW. They have similar amounts of passenger room, tho’ the four Series has more cargo space. These are two superb vehicles, but the BMW is a better choice, provided you`re willing to belly the moderately higher cost.
Which Is Better: BMW four Series or Audi A5?
The Audi A5 is another luxury puny car that mixes convenience with driving pleasure, and it`s also available as a coupe, a four-door hatchback (fresh for 2018), or a convertible. The A5 has a high-end cabin, and it features the MMI infotainment system, which might be the best in the class. The A5 doesn`t have as many features as the four Series, however. The BMW is also the clear winner in terms of driving enjoyment, despite the A5`s best efforts. Tho’ the A5 treats well, it`s not a class leader like its fellow German car. The A5 does cost slightly less than the four Series, but the BMW is most likely worth the extra money.
Four Series Interior
How Many People Does the four Series Seat?
Coupe and convertible four Series models seat four, and Gran Coupe models seat five. The front seats are roomy in all models, but the rear seats are brief on headroom because of the sloping roofline. Gran Coupe models have more rear-seat room than other bod styles, and since it’s a four-door model, accessing the rear seats is much lighter as well.
Four Series and Car Seats
The BMW four Series has two utter sets of LATCH car-seat connectors in the rear outboard seats. The rear middle seat has a tether anchor but no lower anchors.
Four Series Interior Quality
The four Series` cabin features high-end materials, and the design strikes a nice balance inbetween traditional (think Mercedes) and modern (think Audi) styling.
Four Series Cargo Space
With the rear seats up, the four Series has anywhere from around thirteen cubic feet of trunk space (in convertible models) to seventeen cubic feet (in Gran Coupe models). Split-folding rear seats come standard, letting you haul some larger items. Gran Coupe models even have enough space for a bicycle or petite furniture if you fold the rear seats, with almost forty six cubic feet of maximum capacity.
Even with the rear seats up, all four Series models have enough trunk space for a duo sets of golf clubs or several lumps of carry-on luggage. Gran Coupe models also come with a power trunk lid.
Four Series Infotainment, Bluetooth, and Navigation
Standard features in the two thousand seventeen BMW four Series include a moonroof, Bluetooth, a USB port, and the iDrive infotainment system with a 6.5-inch display screen. Available features include a 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound system, satellite radio, wireless phone charging, a Wi-Fi hot spot, Apple CarPlay, and an upgraded infotainment system with an 8.8-inch screen, a touchpad controller, and navigation.
The iDrive’s controls are effortless to reach from the driver`s seat, and the system is effortless to use once you get the string up of it. Still, some rivals have more-intuitive interfaces and require fewer steps to make selections. The four Series now offers Apple CarPlay, but Android Auto is still not available.
Four Series Spectacle
Four Series Engine: one for Each Trim
There are three four Series trims, and each gets its own engine. The 430i features a 248-horsepower turbo-four. The 440i features a 320-horsepower turbo-six. The performance-oriented M4 features a 425-horsepower, twin-turbocharged six-cylinder, and that leaps to four hundred forty four horsepower with an optional spectacle package.
The base engine has slew of power for driving around town or on the highway; the six-cylinder supplies more extraordinaire acceleration and more high-end power. The M4 offers breathtaking spectacle and will go from zero to sixty mph in just over four seconds.
Four Series Gas Mileage: Solidly Efficient
With the base four-cylinder engine, the four Series gets above-average mpg ratings. It earns twenty four mpg in the city and thirty four mpg on the highway. Those ratings dip to a still-respectable 21/32 mpg city/highway with the six-cylinder.
Four Series Rail and Treating: Slick and Sporty
The four Series is more athletic than many class rivals. It treats well on winding roads, and the steering is acute. You can choose from four different driving modes that alter driving dynamics. The brakes provide good stopping power as well. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available.
Four Series Reliability
Is the BMW four Series Reliable?
The two thousand eighteen BMW four Series is the latest model in a generation that consistently earns predicted reliability ratings of four out of five from J.D. Power and Associates. Four is a good rating for any car (three is considered average), and it`s higher than many other luxury petite cars` ratings.
BMW four Series Warranty
BMW backs the four Series with a four-year/50,000-mile warranty, which is a typical warranty for a luxury car.
Four Series Safety
Four Series Crash Test Results
Neither the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety nor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has crash tested the two thousand eighteen BMW four Series.
Four Series Safety Features
A rearview camera comes standard in the four Series. Available active safety features include a head-up display, speed limit information, adaptive cruise control, side- and top-view cameras, front and rear parking sensors, parallel parking assist, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot monitoring.
Which BMW four Series Model Is Right for Me?
Choosing the right four Series means very first choosing a trim and figure style. Gran Coupe (four-door hatchback) models are the least expensive, however coupe models only cost $200 more. Convertible models cost at least $8,350 more, depending on trim level. Add all-wheel drive to any model (save for the M4) for an extra $Two,000.
The main differences inbetween the trims are the engines. It costs more than $6,000 to leap from the 430i to the 440i, and it costs about $Legitimate,000 to leap from the 440i to the M4. Since the base turbo-four engine has ample power and acceleration, most buyers should stick with the base trim and save a considerable chunk of switch.
BMW 430i
The 430i Gran Coupe has a base price of $43,100 and features a 248-horsepower four-cylinder engine. In addition to the standard features, a number of available features and option packages are available.
The Premium package ($Two,300) adds navigation and heated front seats. The Luxury package ($1,850) adds a Harman Kardon audio system and some styling upgrades. The Executive package ($Two,100) adds a number of driver assistance features, including side- and top-view cameras, parallel park assist, and a head-up display. Features like a heated steering wheel, wireless device charging, adaptive cruise control, and more are available individually for $190-$1,200 each.
BMW 440i
The 440i Gran Coupe starts at $49,500. The 440i features a 320-horsepower six-cylinder engine. The 440i has the same standard features as the 430i, and the same available features can be added. The same option packages are available also, tho’ the Premium and Luxury packages cost a few hundred dollars less in this trim.
BMW M4
The BMW M4 isn`t available in the Gran Coupe bod style, so the coupe is the base model. It has a commencing price of $67,700. The Competition package ($Four,750) increases horsepower to four hundred forty four and upgrades steering, differential, and suspension settings. The Executive package is also available in the M4, as are a dual-clutch seven-speed transmission ($Two,900) and carbon ceramic brakes ($8,150).
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The Final Call
The two thousand eighteen BMW four Series is lightly refreshed, bringing some minor improvements to an already good car. The four Series is perhaps the most athletic entrant in the luxury petite car class, but it doesn`t skimp on interior luxury. There are slew of features, and it has more cargo space than many of its rivals. The rear seats aren`t the roomiest, but that`s a common complaint for cars in this class. It`s no wonder that the four Series is one of the top-ranked cars in its class.
Don`t just take our word for it. Check out comments from some of the reviews that drive our rankings and analysis.
- “Sadly, our own time with the 440i Coupe is brief but it leaves a lasting impression. Perhaps it lacks the superhero speed and impregnability that so characterises (sic) the Audi S5 but, as ever, it’s a more tactile, fluid practice and it leisurely but surely weaves its way into your affections. The only frustration is that it leaves a gaping slot inbetween its sleekly mannered gait and the rabid, sometimes unruly character of the M4. I guess the Audi S5 feels just sub-RS in its spectacle, attitude and sound, but the 440i Coupe can often seem more 430i-Plus than junior M4. A little sharper, a little stiffer, and fitted with fancy fresh LEDs, it’s the quintessential model refresh.” — Automobile Magazine
- “The two thousand seventeen BMW four Series should be near the top of your list if you’re in the market for a luxury sport coupe or convertible. Whether you’re liking its blend of features and refinement or putting its slick optional engine to the test, you’ll very likely come away with a positive impression. It might run in a crowded class, but the four Series is lightly one of the best.” — Edmunds (2017)
- “The BMW four Series is in reality a three Series coupe, and if you’re looking for the driving dynamics of that sedan but in a sleeker package, you’ve found your rail. As for the 4-door Gran Coupe? It’s as practical as it is beautiful thanks to its spacious hatch.” — Kelley Blue Book (2017)