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Used 2018 BMW 4 Series Convertible Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 BMW 4 Series is available in three body styles: a coupe, convertible and four-door Gran Coupe. Within these models, you can choose between the 430i or 440i trims that differ mostly by engine type. The 430i is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (248 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque), and the 440i receives a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (322 hp and 332 lb-ft). All of these 4 Series models come with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels, though you can get a six-speed manual on the coupe as an option. BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system is also offered as an option.

Standard features for the 430i include 18-inch wheels, automatic LED headlights and foglights, a sunroof (coupe), power-folding and heated mirrors, auto-dimming mirrors, automatic wipers, selectable drive modes, cruise control, a rearview camera, BMW's Assist eCall emergency telematics and smartphone app control over some car functions.

On the inside, you get dual-zone automatic climate control, simulated leather upholstery, 10-way power-adjustable front sport seats, 40/20/40-split folding rear seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a universal garage door opener, BMW's iDrive infotainment system, a 6.5-inch display, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and streaming audio, and a nine-speaker audio system with a CD player, HD radio and a USB input.

The 440i adds keyless entry and ignition and a premium 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system with satellite radio. These features are options on the 430i. Convertible models have a power-operated retractable hardtop with a removable wind deflector.

Notable options include various sporty exterior touches, adaptive headlights, automatic high beams, an M Sport or adaptive suspension, an automated parking system, a head-up display, a navigation system, premium leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power rear sunshade, a surround-view camera system, Apple CarPlay and a wireless charging pad. On the safety front, you can also add front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning and mitigation, a lane departure warning system and adaptive cruise control.

Which 4 Series trim does Edmunds recommend?

While the 440i's power is intoxicating, we recommend the 430i for the majority of 4 Series shoppers. It is a strong performer in its own right and its lower price could free up more space in your budget for some desirable options such as the Premium package that adds heated seats, navigation, a virtual instrument panel and emergency telematics.

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4 Series 430i
4 Series 430i xDrive
4 Series 440i
4 Series 440i xDrive
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430i xDrive
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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440i
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leather
leather
Heated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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Not Available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
248 hp @ 5,200 rpm
248 hp @ 5,200 rpm
320 hp @ 5,500 rpm
320 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
330 lb-ft @ 1,380 rpm
330 lb-ft @ 1,380 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 6
inline 6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/45R18
225/45R18
225/45R18
225/45R18
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
24 / 34 / 27 MPG
22 / 32 / 26 MPG
21 / 29 / 24 MPG
20 / 29 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
379 / 537 miles
348 / 506 miles
332 / 458 miles
316 / 458 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.1 ft.
38.7 ft.
37.1 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,037 lb.
4,169 lb.
4,138 lb.
4,328 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.1 in.
5.7 in.
5.1 in.
5.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.4 in.
79.4 in.
79.4 in.
79.4 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
Height
54.5 in.
55.1 in.
54.5 in.
55.1 in.
Length
182.7 in.
182.7 in.
182.7 in.
182.7 in.
Wheelbase
110.6 in.
110.6 in.
110.6 in.
110.6 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
Rear Head Room
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
33.1 in.
33.1 in.
33.1 in.
33.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
49.8 in.
49.8 in.
49.8 in.
49.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Venetian Beige Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Venetian Beige SensaTec, leatherette
Black Dakota w/Blue Stitching, leather
Black Dakota w/Red Highlight and Red Stitching, leather
Coral Red Dakota w/Black Highlight, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Black SensaTec w/Red Stitching, leatherette
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight and Cognac Lower Dashboard, leather
Ivory White Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Night Blue Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Black Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight, leather
Venetian Beige Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Venetian Beige SensaTec, leatherette
Black Dakota w/Blue Stitching, leather
Black Dakota w/Red Highlight and Red Stitching, leather
Coral Red Dakota w/Black Highlight, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Black SensaTec w/Red Stitching, leatherette
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight and Cognac Lower Dashboard, leather
Ivory White Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Night Blue Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Black Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight, leather
Venetian Beige Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Golden Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Cashmere Beige Extended Merino, premium leather
Opal White Extended Merino, premium leather
Nutmeg Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Dakota w/Blue Stitching, leather
Black Dakota w/Red Highlight and Red Stitching, leather
Coral Red Dakota w/Black Highlight, leather
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight and Cognac Lower Dashboard, leather
Ivory White Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Night Blue Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Black Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight, leather
Venetian Beige Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Golden Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Cashmere Beige Extended Merino, premium leather
Opal White Extended Merino, premium leather
Nutmeg Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Dakota w/Blue Stitching, leather
Black Dakota w/Red Highlight and Red Stitching, leather
Coral Red Dakota w/Black Highlight, leather
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight and Cognac Lower Dashboard, leather
Ivory White Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Night Blue Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Black Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight, leather
Exterior
Black Sapphire Metallic
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Melbourne Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Estoril Blue Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Alpine White
Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Melbourne Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Estoril Blue Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Alpine White
Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
Citrin Black Metallic
Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Smoked Topaz Metallic
Champagne Quartz Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Melbourne Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Estoril Blue Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Alpine White
Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
Citrin Black Metallic
Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Smoked Topaz Metallic
Champagne Quartz Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Melbourne Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Estoril Blue Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Alpine White
Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic