2021 BMW 4 Series

The 2021 BMW 4-series is available in two different trims. They are 430i and M440i. The price of 430i starts from $45,600 and M440i is priced at $58,500. With impressive sales figures on the boks the 4-series competes with the likes of Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A5 Coupe, and Lexus RC 350. It is expected that the 2021 BMW 4-Series will start hitting showrooms in November of 2020.

The 2021 BMW 4-Series will be introduced in two different trims - 430i and M440i. The 430i gets a 2.0L turbocharged engine and is available in two different drivetrain options - RWD and AWD. And the M440i gets a 3.0L turbocharged engine. The base trim starts from a price of $45,600 and the M440i goes for $58,500 before adding options.

Model	430i	440i
MSRP (RWD)	$45,600	$51,530
MSRP (AWD)	$47,600	$58,500
Key Features	“Striking” kidney grille design	All the features in 430i added or replaced and:
	LED headlamps with cornering lights	3.0L Turbocharged Inline-6 engine(382 hp/364 lb-ft)
	Frameless windows	Rear trunk spoiler
	Acoustic windshields	Trapezoidal exhaust tips
	Standard front power sports seats	Additional soft knee padding
	Rear seats with split fold-down function	M-Sport steering wheel with M badging on the interior bits
	Standard 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with latest iDrive 7	Standard 48V mild-hybrid system
	18-inch alloys with run-flat tires

The 430i is a decent performing vehicle that produces satisfactory performance and comes with most of the standard features. It can be a real value for money proposition.

The M440i, is a real powerhouse with a monstrous engine and extraordinary performance. If you are willing to spend those extra dollars, then this will be the best buy in this segment.

BMW is one such manufacturer that has produced the most reliable and safest coupes for ages. Just like its predecessor, 3-Series, the 4-Series is also one of the most favorable vehicles out there in the market that has amazed the buyers with its brilliant performance, benchmark reliability and great handling. 

Reliability and Ownership Costs

The BMW 4-series received an overall J.D. Power Rating of 81 out of 100. Further, it received a score of 87 for overall quality and reliability, 78 for the driving experience, 76 for resale value, and lastly, 78 for the dealership experience. These scores are quite impressive. In 2019 also, this cat has got an overall score of 81 and in 2018, it received an overall score of 82 out of 100. In the 2020 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study by J.D. Power, BMW has occupied the 8th position, which is much above the industry average. However, in the 2020 Consumer Reports for reliability, BMW has occupied the 17th position out of 30 cars.

The 2020 BMW 4-Series Coupe has received one recall due to a faulty knee airbag, which was inappropriately folded and assembled. There have been no further recalls for the 2020 model. In 2019, there were two recalls. However, both the recalls were made for the models, which were manufactured in 2018. The two recalls were due to incorrect passenger airbags and faulty crankshaft sensor. The 2018 model received one recall due to improper front seat belts.

The cost of ownership is the amount that will have to spend on the car over the years. It depends on a number of factors like maintenance, insurance, taxes, etc. Ownership costs of the 2020 BMW 4-Series comes at $14,254 for a year, which is expected for a car that demands such performance .

Warranty

Apart from offering an impressive basic warranty, the lengthy complimentary scheduled maintenance of BMW surpasses those offered by its rivals. It has a basic warranty of 4 years or 50,000 miles, powertrain warranty of 4 years or 50,000 miles, complimentary maintenance of 3 years or 36,000 miles, corrosion perforation warranty of 144 months, and lastly, roadside assistance coverage of 48 months.

Criteria	Period
Limited Warranty	4 years or 50,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty	4 years or 50,000 miles
Complimentary Maintenance	3 years or 36,000 miles
Corrosion Perforation Warranty	144 months/Unlimited warranty
Roadside Assistance Coverage	48 months/Unlimited warranty

Miles per dollar

The 4-series will have a MPD (miles per dollar) ratio of 3.52. This means the 4-series runs for 3.52 miles for every dollar you spend on it. This ratio is achieved by factoring all the running costs including taxes and insurance to the average distance covered in a year which comes to $4,524 and 15,000 miles respectively. 

The 2021 BMW is one of the most popular vehicles in this segment. It has scored an overall 81 out of 100 in the 2020 J.D. Power Report with BMW occupying 8th position in U.S. VDS by J.D. Power. With its impressive resale value and reliability, you should go for this car. The ideal trim to buy is M440i because of its extra features and world-class engine.

Is buying a used car BMW 4-Series Coupe a good idea?

Firstly, the 2021 model belongs to the second generation of the BMW 4-Series Coupe, which was revealed in 2020 and will be introduced in the market from 2021. Moreover, the 2020 model gets some additional features that were optional in the previous year models such as rain-sensing windshield wipers, BMW Active Driving Assistant suite, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, etc. 

The 2019 4-Series also received some updates like Apple CarPlay, parking sensors, and navigation. Similarly, 2018 as well as the 2017 model received numerous updates in the exterior and interior features along with various engine updates If you’re eyeing a used BMW 4-series, look for a 2018 model since it has plateaued in terms of depreciation.

The 2021 BMW 4-Series Coupe will be available in two different trims - 430i and M440i. The 2020 model came with a 2.0 L Turbocharged I4 engine that produced a power of 248 hp for the 430i and a more advanced engine, producing a power of 326 hp for the 440i. The 2021 base model will continue with the powertrain options but an updated version with more power. 

The 430i will deliver 255 hp of power and 294 lb-ft of torque. On the other hand, the 440i gets a 3.0L Turbocharged V6 engine, which will produce 382 hp and 364 lb-ft. Along with the V6 engine, a 48V mild-hybrid system is also added to improve the performance and efficiency of the vehicle.

Both the trims will get a standard 8-speed automatic transmission that has been updated in the 2021 model and can now work along with the navigation system. By obtaining data from the Active Cruise Control system, it can automatically change the gears as per the speed and turns in the road.

Models	BMW 4-Series Coupe	Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe	Audi A5 Coupe	Lexus RC 350
MSRP	$47,600	$47,950	$46,700	$46,390
Engine	2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4	2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4	2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4	3.5L NA V6
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
hTransmission	8-Speed Automatic	9-Speed Automatic	7-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Power	255 hp @ 5000 rpm	255 hp @ 5800 rpm	248 hp @ 5700 rpm	311 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque	294 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm	273 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm	273 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm	280 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm

Among the rivals, Lexus RC 350 gets the most powerful powertrain with a 3.5 L V6 engine that can deliver 311 horsepower. The other competitors deliver more or less the same power. However, the engine of 440i is more powerful than its competitors.

2021 BMW 4-Series Coupe Acceleration And Braking Performance

Having a 2.0L Turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, the 430i offers a decent acceleration with 5.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and 14.3 seconds to reach the quarter-mile mark. The 440i trim with its 3.0L V6 engine offers an impressive acceleration with just 4.3 seconds to reach 60 mph.

Models	BMW 4-Series Coupe	Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe	Audi A5 Coupe	Lexus RC 350
0-60 (seconds)	5.3	5.9	5.7	5.7
Quarter-Mile (seconds)	N/A	14.1	15.7	14.2
Top Speed (mph)	149	155	155	143
60-0 (ft.)	N/A	133	N/A	125

Among the rivals, the BMW 4-Series Coupe offers the best acceleration with its competitors lagging behind it. The BMW 4-series managed to climb up to 149 mph and the other German coupes managed to top out with a speed of 155 mph.

With more power and improved performance, the fuel economy will minutely decrease from that of the previous model. The fuel economy of the BMW 4-Series Coupe is 27 mpg (combined), 23 mpg (city), and 33 mpg (highway). It has a fuel tank capacity of 15.6 gallons which helps it go for a good 400 miles..

Models	BMW 4-Series Coupe	Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe	Audi A5 Coupe	Lexus RC 350
MPG (City)	23(est.)	22	24.0	17.4
MPG (Highway)	33(est.)	33	33.0	19
MPG (Combined)	27(est.)	26	27.0	16
Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons)	15.6	17.4	15.3	17.4
Range (City/Highway/Combined; Miles)	359/515/421	400/574/452	367/490/413	331/452/366

Mercedes C-Class and Lexus RC 300 get the highest fuel tank capacity that helps in increasing the range figures. However, on the other hand, the BMW 4-Series Coupe is the most fuel-efficient car in this segment.

The BMW 4-Series gets a top-class cabin with enough cargo space and numerous advanced standard features and technologies. Most of the interior surface is covered with soft and premium materials and you can spend some extra dollars to cover the dashboard and the door panels with leather. It can accommodate 4-5 adults with the front seats quite comfortable and sturdy with ample head and legroom. However, the rear seats do not have enough head and legroom to accommodate adults comfortably.

The interior is fully packed with excellent features. The standard features are synthetic leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 10-way power-adjustable front sport seats, etc. Other available features are leather upholstery, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, sport steering wheel, heated rear seats, four-way front-seat lumbar adjustment, etc. It gets two entire sets of LATCH car-seat connections. 

Models	BMW 4-Series Coupe	Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe	Audi A5 Coupe	Lexus RC 350
Seating Capacity	4	4	4	4
Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches)	38.0/55.1/41.8	37.6/55.3/-	39.7/55.7/41.3	39.0/54.7/45.4
Rear Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches)	35.2/51.0/34.5	35.1/55.0/-	36.9/54.5/35.1	34.8/50.8/27.3

The 430i will get a standard open-pore oak grain trim whereas the 440i trim gets a standard aluminum trim. Both the trims get an optional high-gloss ash-grey wood or aluminum mesh trim. The 4-series gets a quite satisfactory trunk space capacity at 15.7 cubic feet, which increases to 45.9 cubic feet when the seats are folded.

How’s the 2021 BMW 4-Series Coupe’s infotainment system?

The 2021 BMW 4-Series gets a standard iDrive infotainment system with an 8.8-inch touchscreen. The 2021 model has also introduced an optional 10.25-inch screen. The infotainment system is easy to use with straightforward mechanisms. Knobs and switches are easy to locate with a user-friendly instrument cluster that provides all the information related to the car. 

Standard features that come with the infotainment system are navigation, Apple CarPlay, nine-speaker stereo, voice recognition, satellite radio, HD radio, Bluetooth, and USB port. A 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, Wi-Fi hotspot, and a wireless device charging system are some of the optional features present in the car. 

Apart from all these, other important interior features include proximity keyless entry, moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, universal garage door opener, and many more. The 2021 model is equipped with the latest version of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant voice recognition system.

The new model of 2021 gets a more polished look. It will come with a redesigned BMW's signature kidney grille. The tapered LED headlights along with the U-shaped daytime running lights give a sporty touch to the car. In the rear end, there comes a darkened L-shaped LED tail lamps that gives a mysterious yet classy look to the car. The new model comes with greater exterior dimensions with the wheelbase increasing by 1.6-inch, the length increases by 5.2-inch, and the width increases by an inch. This updated design helps the car to become aerodynamic as claimed by BMW.

Models	BMW 4-Series Coupe	Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe	Audi A5 Coupe	Lexus RC 350
Curb Weight (lbs)	3708	3500	3704	3891
Length (inches)	187.9	184.5	184.5	185
Width (inches)	72.9	71.3	72.6	72.4
Height (inches)	54.6	56.3	54.6	55.1
Ground Clearance (inches)	5.0	3.8	4.7	5.3
Wheelbase (inches)	112.2	111.8	111.2	107.5

The platform and the body of BMW 4-Series are entirely based upon 3-Series. It has even received more advanced features as compared to the 3-series. Though the safety ratings of 4-Series are not yet available 3-Series has received 5 stars in all safety crash tests. It is predicted that the 4-Series is also one of the most reliable and safest cars in the market.Some of the safety features present in the BMW 4-Series Coupe are:

• Lane departure warning
• Forward collision warning
• Pedestrian detection
• Automatic emergency braking
• A rearview camera
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• A surround-view parking camera system
• Automatic parking assist
• Adaptive headlights
• Adaptive cruise control

2021 BMW 4-Series Coupe vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

BMW focuses on smooth and impressive handling, comfortable ride quality, and powerful performance whereas Mercedes is focused on manufacturing cars with top-class cabin with plenty of features and equipment. Both cars have similar engine specifications and mileage. However, BMW offers better acceleration. So it entirely depends on your own choice of cars.

2021 BMW 4-Series Coupe vs 2020 Audi A5 Coupe

Audi A5 Coupe gets a more spacious and attractive cabin with lots of interior features. The rear row seats of Audi are more comfortable. Performance-wise, Audi A5 is better with a more sophisticated and thrilling experience.

2021 BMW 4-Series Coupe vs 2020 Lexus RC 350

The base model Lexus RC 350 gets a more powerful engine than the base model of all its rivals. However, the acceleration and mileage offered by BMW are much better. Both cars are loaded with plenty of interiors and exterior features.

The 2021 BMW 4-Series Coupe is one of the best luxury cars. With powerful engine options,, excellent handling, and feature-rich interiors, this can be one of your choices in this segment. Moreover, it is available in a number of body styles so that it appeals to buyers of all types. Therefore, if you are looking for a classy and sophisticated urban commuter, you should go for the BMW 4-series.