2014 BMW 4 Series

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Rating8.3

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Compact Coupe
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$40,500 - $54,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Dynamic line of engines

Newly introduced Automatic start/stop feature is frustrating

All new nameplates in the BMW lineup

Stylish and handsome design

Poor cargo room

Plush interiors with intuitive controls

Agile handling and immersive ride

Specs & Features

$42,500

price

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe is a compact coupe offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $40,500. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A5 Coupe and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe. Between 2 trims, the 2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine making 241 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 300 horsepower-making 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 engine. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with a 6-speed manual transmission as optional. The BMW 4 Series Coupe reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.4 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.6 seconds with the inline 6 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the BMW 4 Series Coupe can manage a combined fuel economy between 25 and 27 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 12 striking colors the 4 Series Coupe comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

There are two trim levels available for the BMW 4 Series coupe. Powertrains differ mainly between trim levels, so standard and optional features are nearly the same. For most drivers, the 428i's base engine is powerful enough, so upgrading to the 435i would only make sense if you’re specifically looking for power.

Trims

    428i
    $40,500 onwards
    • Fog lamps
    • Leatherette seats
    • Sunroof
    • Xenon headlights
    435i
    $46,000 onwards
    • 18-Inch wheels
    • Head-Up display
    • Keyless entry and keyless ignition
    • Leather upholstery
    • Navigation system

Compare to similar cars

Price

$40,500- $54,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.32

Horsepower

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

Capacity

4

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$39,900- $42,900

Gasoline

7.91

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

4

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$69,600- $77,900

Gasoline

8.96

450 hp @ 8250 rpm

316 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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$52,000- $60,400

Gasoline

8.68

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

4

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$40,950- $62,100

Gasoline

8.81

330 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

4

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$39,000- $55,800

Gasoline

8.5

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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2014 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.7 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    4.5 sec12.7 sec174 mph
    2014 Audi S5

    Ranked #2

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    2014 Audi TT

    Ranked #3

    5.3 sec14.1 sec130 mph -
    5.3 sec--
    2014 Audi A5

    Ranked #5

    6.3 sec15 sec130 mph

    2014 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      23 mpg35 mpg27 mpg15.8 gal.363.4/553 mi.
      2014 Audi A5

      Ranked #2

      22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.354.2/515.2 mi.
      2014 Audi TT

      Ranked #2

      22 mpg31 mpg26 mpg15.8 gal.347.6/489.8 mi.
      19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg20 gal.380/540 mi.
      2014 Audi S5

      Ranked #4

      17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg16.1 gal.273.7/418.6 mi.
      16 mpg23 mpg18 mpg16.1 gal.257.6/370.3 mi.

      2014 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        182.6 in.71.9 in.54.2 in.5.1 in.110.6 in.
        183.1 in.71.8 in.54.8 in.5.1 in.112.2 in.
        183 in.73.2 in.53.8 in.4 in.108.3 in.
        2014 Audi S5

        Ranked #3

        182.7 in.73 in.53.9 in.4 in.108.3 in.
        2014 Audi A5

        Ranked #5

        182.1 in.73 in.54 in.5 in.108.3 in.
        2014 Audi TT

        Ranked #6

        165.3 in.72.5 in.53.2 in.5 in.97.2 in.

        2014 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          41 cu.ft.120.9 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.
          2014 Audi TT

          Ranked #1

          13.1 cu.ft.73.9 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.
          2014 Audi A5

          Ranked #3

          12.2 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.
          12.4 cu.ft.-4.1 cu.ft.
          7.4 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.-
          2014 Audi S5

          Ranked #5

          12.2 cu.ft.116.6 cu.ft.-

          2014 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            41 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2014 Audi A5

            Ranked #2

            8.8 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.60 ft.
            2014 Audi TT

            Ranked #3

            57.5 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.76 ft.
            2014 Audi S5

            Ranked #4

            -12.2 cu.ft.-76 ft.
            -7.4 cu.ft.--
            4.1 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.4.1 cu.ft.210 ft.

            2014 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              840 lbs.3470 lbs.
              2014 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3583 lbs.
              2014 Audi S5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3858 lbs.
              882 lbs.4009 lbs.
              2014 Audi TT

              Ranked #1

              772 lbs.3175 lbs.
              1023 lbs.3633 lbs.

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