2018 BMW 4 Series

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Rating8.5

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Compact Coupe
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$43,300 - $60,700
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Handsome and attractive exterior design

Options are too pricey

Revamped front and rear bumpers

Sturdy build quality

Cramped rear row

Few cosmetic upgrades on the exterior

Immersive driving dynamics

Rivals offer a better cargo space

Multiple powertrains offered

Specs & Features

$43,500

price

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 BMW 4 Series Coupe is a compact coupe offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $43,500. For that price, it mainly competes with the Lexus RC 300, Mercedes-Benz C 300 Coupe, and the Audi A5 Coupe. Between 2 trims, the 2018 BMW 4 Series coupe offers two powertrain options. The base engine is a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 capable of making 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 320 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 4 Series coupe reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.7 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.8 seconds with the Inline-6 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the 4 Series coupe can manage a combined fuel economy between 27 and 25 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 13 striking colors the 4 Series coupe comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

In our opinion, the 430i is the best option for most 4 Series buyers. It appeals equally impressive while driving and doesn’t lack the driver assistance or convenience features for that matter. Some of the standard features include cruise control, rearview camera, a sunroof, BMW's Assist eCall emergency telematics, etc.

Trims

    430i
    $43,300 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 248 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    440i
    $49,900 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 320 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$43,300- $60,700

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.51

Horsepower

320 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

Capacity

5

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$42,600- $57,200

Gasoline

8.55

252 hp @ 5000 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

4

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$69,900

Gasoline

9.19

444 hp @ 5700 rpm

443 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm

4

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$43,950- $47,450

Gasoline

7.48

220 hp @ 4500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

2

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$34,950- $52,050

Gasoline

8.33

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

4

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$45,450- $52,050

Gasoline

7.25

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1520 rpm

4

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$39,950- $54,000

Gasoline

7.2

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$40,640- $43,330

Gasoline

6.73

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

4

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$46,600

Gasoline

8.03

241 hp @ 5550 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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2018 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.5 sec14.3 sec130 mph
    3.7 sec12.2 sec174 mph
    4.4 sec13.1 sec130 mph
    2018 Audi TT

    Ranked #3

    5.3 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    5.3 sec14.1 sec130 mph
    2018 Audi A5

    Ranked #4

    5.5 sec14.2 sec130 mph

    2018 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg34 mpg27 mpg15.8 gal.379.2/537.2 mi.
      2018 Audi A5

      Ranked #1

      24 mpg33 mpg29 mpg15.3 gal.367.2/504.9 mi.
      21 mpg35 mpg28 mpg13.7 gal.328.8/479.5 mi.
      22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/556.8 mi.
      2018 Audi TT

      Ranked #4

      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.333.5/435 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg20 gal.440/600 mi.

      2018 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.
        186.3 in.74.4 in.64.5 in.6.1 in.113.1 in.
        185.9 in.73.4 in.53.5 in.5 in.108.9 in.
        184.8 in.72.4 in.54.9 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        184.4 in.72.8 in.54.9 in.4.9 in.112.2 in.
        2018 Audi A5

        Ranked #5

        184 in.72.7 in.54 in.5 in.108.8 in.

        2018 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15.7 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.
          16.5 cu.ft.100.6 cu.ft.79.2 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi A5

          Ranked #1

          11.6 cu.ft.100.6 cu.ft.79.2 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi TT

          Ranked #2

          12 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.
          18 cu.ft.-56.5 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.120.9 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.

          2018 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.15.7 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.76 ft.
            2018 Audi TT

            Ranked #2

            57.5 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.98 ft.
            -10.4 cu.ft.--
            8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.-
            6.9 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.122 ft.
            56.5 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.56.5 cu.ft.-

            2018 BMW 4 Series vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -790 lbs.3495 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1422 lbs.4001 lbs.
              2018 Audi TT

              Ranked #2

              -838 lbs.3164 lbs.
              -700 lbs.3737 lbs.
              -785 lbs.3373 lbs.
              2018 Audi A5

              Ranked #2

              -882 lbs.3549 lbs.

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