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Used 2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The BMW 4 Series is a two-door coupe or convertible available in four trim levels: 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i and M440i xDrive. The 430i and M440i are rear-wheel-drive, and the xDrive versions (late availability) are all-wheel-drive. Standard feature highlights include:

430i
Standard features on the rear-drive 430i include:

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque)
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Power-folding and heated mirrors
  • Sunroof (coupe only)
  • Auto-dimming mirrors
  • Push-button start
  • Power-adjustable front seats with driver memory settings
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • 8.8-inch touchscreen
  • 10-speaker audio system
  • Navigation system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality

The 430i also comes loaded with a comprehensive set of safety features, such as:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking)

The 430i is available with a dizzying array of packages and stand-alone options features. Highlights include:

  • Convenience package
    • Keyless entry
    • Adjustable lumbar support
    • Ambient lighting
  • Premium package
    • Comfort package
    • Heated front seats
    • Heated steering wheel
    • 10.25-inch touchscreen
    • Digital instrument panel
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Executive package
    • Premium package
    • Adaptive LED headlights
    • Hands-free gesture controls for infotainment system
  • Parking Assistance package
    • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
    • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the 4 Series and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Driving Assistance Professional package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the 4 Series and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
    • Automated steering on the highway at low speeds
  • M Sport package
    • Convenience package
    • 19-inch wheels (summer performance tires are optional)
    • Variable sport steering
    • Sport-tuned suspension
    • Aerodynamic body kit
    • Sport steering wheel
  • Dynamic Handling package
    • 19-inch wheels with summer performance tires (non-run-flat)
    • Upgraded brakes
    • Sport differential (can enhance available traction)
    • Adaptive suspension dampers (automatically adjust to maximize ride comfort or handling stability)

Other notable stand-alone options include:

  • Upgraded brakes and adaptive suspension dampers from the M Sport package
  • Power trunklid
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • Drive recorder
  • 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Neck warmers (convertible only)

430i xDrive
Aside from its all-wheel-drive powertrain, the 430i xDrive is identical to the standard 430i. All of the 430i's packages and optional extras are available on this trim level as well.

M440i (convertible only)
Sportier than the 430i, the M440i has:

  • Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder (382 hp, 369 lb-ft)
  • M Sport package (with 18-inch wheels)
  • Dynamic Handling package (minus adaptive suspension dampers)

Unless otherwise included, all of the 430i's packages and options are available on the M440i. You can also get:

  • Cooling and High Performance Tire package
    • 19-inch summer performance tires
    • Adaptive suspension
    • High-performance brake and drivetrain cooling systems

M440i xDrive
The M440i xDrive is the same as the M440i but comes with all-wheel drive.

Which 4 Series trim does Edmunds recommend?

BMW purists might pass over any model without an inline-six, but the base 430i is plenty quick when you pin the throttle to the floor. Going with this less powerful model frees up some budget for options, and we suggest starting with the M Sport package. It adds worthy performance bits and a body kit that helps draw attention away from the gaping maw up front. Add the available adaptive suspension dampers, and you have a well-rounded coupe with a ride and handling profile that you can customize to your liking.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Plainfield, IN
Vehicle
4 Series 430i
4 Series 430i xDrive
4 Series M440i xDrive
Vehicle
430i xDrive
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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M440i xDrive
3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
optional
optional
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
255 hp @ 5,000 rpm
255 hp @ 5,000 rpm
382 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
295 lb-ft @ 1,550 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 1,550 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/45R18
225/45R18
225/45R18
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
26 / 34 / 29 MPG
24 / 33 / 27 MPG
22 / 31 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.6 gal.
15.6 gal.
15.6 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
406 / 530 miles
374 / 515 miles
343 / 484 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,578 lb.
3,708 lb.
3,977 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.0 in.
5.1 in.
5.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.9 in.
72.9 in.
72.9 in.
Height
54.6 in.
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
Length
187.9 in.
187.9 in.
188.0 in.
Wheelbase
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.0 cu. ft.
12.0 cu. ft.
12.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Front Leg Room
41.8 in.
41.8 in.
41.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
Rear Head Room
35.2 in.
35.2 in.
35.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.5 in.
34.5 in.
34.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
51.0 in.
51.0 in.
51.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$55,512
$57,568
$69,376
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.74
$0.77
$0.93
Depreciation
$13,532
$14,034
$19,635
Financing
$4,810
$4,944
$6,669
Taxes & Fees
$2,329
$2,392
$3,221
Fuel
$11,611
$12,486
$13,475
Insurance
$4,635
$4,629
$5,054
Maintenance
$10,257
$10,257
$12,496
Repairs
$8,338
$8,826
$8,826
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather
Mocha Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Tacora Red Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black Vernasca w/Oyster Contrast Stitching, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather
Mocha Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Tacora Red Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Canberra Beige SensaTec, leatherette
Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black Vernasca w/Oyster Contrast Stitching, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black Vernasca w/Blue Contrast Stitching, leather
Mocha Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Tacora Red Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Oyster Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black Vernasca w/Oyster Contrast Stitching, leather
Cognac Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Canberra Beige/Black Vernasca w/Contrast Stitching, leather
Exterior
Sanremo Green Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Jet Black
Mineral White Metallic
Alpine White
Arctic Race Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Bluestone Metallic
Sanremo Green Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Jet Black
Mineral White Metallic
Alpine White
Arctic Race Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Bluestone Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Sanremo Green Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Alpine White
Arctic Race Blue Metallic