Look past the controversially styled grille and you'll find that the 2024 4 Series convertible is actually pretty pleasant and engaging to drive. The 430i has plenty of thrust to scoot around, and the six-cylinder of the M440i is truly special. Unfortunately, the more powerful variant is saddled with a few additions that may make you question whether you really want to make the $10,000 plunge.Read full review
Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at Edmunds and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.
10/24/2023
The 4 Series is made for those who prefer a sporty two-door coupe or the drop-top experience of a convertible over a traditional sedan. It's based on the 3 Series but has a higher starting price. The separately reviewed Gran Coupe model has four doors like the 3 Series and is about the same size but differentiates itself with a different front end and a sportier design. For 2024, BMW updated the 4 Series' interior with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a larger 14.9-inch center touchscreen housed behind a single curved display. The high-performance M4 is reviewed separately.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 BMW 4 Series M440i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.74 per gallon for premium unleaded in Georgia.
Under the hood of the M440i is a potent turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine that produces 382 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. That's more than enough power when puttering around town and plenty of grunt for the open road. The M440i convertible blasted from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds when we tested it. But its mild hybrid engine is also efficient. The rear-drive coupe model gets an impressive 27 mpg in combined city/highway driving, and the heavier convertible is rated at 26 mpg. For comparison, the significantly less powerful 255-hp 430i gets 28 mpg combined.
Competitors to consider
The 4 Series has few rivals because there aren't many luxury automakers that offer three body styles under one nameplate. The Audi A5 is a direct rival that does and the upcoming Mercedes-Benz CLE will offer a coupe and convertible. If you don't mind going the non-luxury route, the V8-powered Ford Mustang GT is another alternative that's available as a coupe and convertible. For a thorough review of the 4 Series, check out our test team's Expert Rating below.
Edmunds Expert Rating
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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Cameron Rogers
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Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. As a manager of written content, he writes and edits the reviews that help consumers find their perfect car. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at Edmunds include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).
We drove the 2024 BMW 4 Series on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.
Performance
8/10
How does the 4 Series drive? We tested a rear-wheel-drive M440i convertible. It packs a lot of punch, and in our testing it ripped from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds — a full second quicker than a similarly equipped 430i coupe we also tested. Acceleration is punchy at highway speeds, too. It stopped from 60 mph in 109 feet, which is a few feet longer than that 430i, though the coupe weighed roughly 500 pounds less.
Unfortunately, the brakes are grabby at low speeds and require a delicate foot to slow smoothly. The automatic engine stop-start system is also clunkier in the M440i than in the 430i, and it doesn't have a dedicated disable button.
The steering is a little vague during truly spirited driving. It's a mild disappointment in a BMW, though the reality is that rivals aren't appreciably better in this regard. Handling is a 4 Series strength, with stable composure around tight bends and a seemingly high limit for traction control intervention. The eight-speed automatic shifts smoothly and always seems to be in the right gear, making this an easy car to live with.
Comfort
8.5/10
How comfortable is the 4 Series? BMW makes some of the best front seats in the business. They are comfortable and feature multiple adjustments — including side bolster angle and thigh extension — that allow you to find an ideal sitting position.
The M440i's standard adaptive suspension provides a surprisingly supple ride. Wind and tire noise is kept to a minimum too. The only real misstep is the climate system. We appreciate a tri-zone system in such a small convertible, but the automatic function bizarrely does not adjust fan speed. The sync function is also buried in a touchscreen menu.
Interior
8/10
How’s the interior? The 4 Series' cabin will be familiar to current BMW drivers but potentially daunting to those unfamiliar with BMW's design methods. There are a lot of buttons, though most controls are grouped intuitively. Similarly, the menus for the iDrive infotainment system are complex and take time to learn, but most commonly used controls are just a few clicks away. One issue for everyone is that the smartphone charging pad is located in front of the cupholders, so if you have cups in there, you can't reach your phone.
There's decent legroom up front, but the compact dimensions limit the usefulness of the rear seat. Tall drivers will find it easier to fit in the convertible than the coupe since the drop-top lacks the coupe's headroom-sapping sunroof.
Visibility out of the front isn't great. The flat hood makes placing the front of the car challenging, and the sideview mirrors can modestly obstruct your view through left turns. The convertible's thick rear roof pillars inhibit rear visibility too.
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How’s the tech? Wireless smartphone connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is now standard and worked flawlessly in our test car. You can also always charge with the four USB ports and optional charging pad. The navigation system is quite helpful, even returning Yelp reviews for nonresidential destinations. Unfortunately, the screen displays too much map information. Major streets are highlighted even as you zoom out, so if you have traffic enabled, prepare for a sea of red, yellow and green.
The voice control system does a great job of recognizing spoken addresses and point-of-interest requests. The 4 Series' available Harman Kardon audio system is also impressive and produces full and immersive sound.
Storage
7.5/10
How’s the storage? The 4 Series convertible's trunk can hold a maximum of 13.6 cubic feet of stuff, which is a bit more than the capacity of the Mercedes C-Class convertible and Audi A5 and S5 convertibles. The BMW's rear seats also fold down to increase carrying capacity, but the pass-through is on the narrow side. A partition in the trunk separates the cargo compartment from the area reserved for the stowed convertible top, but if you keep the top up, you can utilize the full trunk.
Interior storage is surprisingly good for a convertible of this size. There are trays and cubbies galore, and even rear passengers have storage solutions.
If you're considering a four-seater because you have kids in mind, loading a child seat shouldn't be difficult (provided you have the top down). That said, the tight quarters mean that any adult in the front will have to scoot their seat forward to make a rear child seat fit.
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Fuel Economy
8.5/10
How’s the fuel economy? The M440i convertible with the automatic transmission gets an EPA-estimated 26 mpg combined. That's great for a car with this kind of performance. The Audi S5 Cabriolet is 4 mpg less efficient and the Mercedes-AMG C 43 is down 5 mpg, according to the EPA, though it's worth noting that they come standard with all-wheel drive, which reduces efficiency. The Ford Mustang GT convertible is even worse, at 18 mpg combined. We achieved 26.3 mpg on our 115-mile evaluation loop, proving that the EPA's estimates are easily achievable in real life.
Value
8/10
Is the 4 Series a good value? The 4 Series convertible is an expensive drop-top. Prices start at just over $54,000, and our M440i test car with some — but not all — bells and whistles rang in at an eye-watering $73,120. That's about what you'd pay for a Mercedes-AMG C 43 convertible and a little more than a comparable Audi S5 Cabriolet. However, dedicated sports cars such as the Corvette Stingray convertible or Porsche 718 Boxster are much more impressive dynamically. And if you need a four-seater, the Ford Mustang GT offers similar levels of performance for much less. We can't deny the 4 Series' top-notch construction, but some cabin surfaces could be nicer for this money.
Like Audi and Mercedes, BMW offers a bumper-to-bumper warranty good for four years/50,000 miles. The first three scheduled maintenance visits are complimentary, which is more generous than its direct rivals.
Wildcard
7.5/10
The smooth inline-six of the M440i is a great motor. The thrust is palpable, and the exhaust note is throaty and burbly. The thing is, the 430i isn't that much slower and saves you about $10,000. The 430i's engine stop-start system is also easy to disable at the press of a button. (The M440i doesn't have a button and requires a work-around by changing driving modes.)
We've yet to meet a person who likes the look of the 4 Series' front end. But it's distinctive, we'll give it that. And you can always get the 4 Series in a dark color to make the grille less pronounced. Otherwise, this is a capable and well-rounded sporty convertible that is satisfying to drive.
Which 4 Series does Edmunds recommend?
If you have an extra $10K for the M440i, you'll enjoy its extra power and features. But most people will be happy with the base 430i model. It comes well equipped and can be upgraded with most of the features found in the M440i.
2024 BMW 4 Series M440i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
Your review says no one likes the large grill. If you believe that way you have your head in the past. I hate the old small style BMW grill. The M440 grill is new and cool looking. It has an edge to it, not like the old grill that’s been around forever. If it had the old small style grill I would bought the Audi S5 instead.
Bundles a number of driver assist features, including blind-spot warning and lane departure warning systems.
Emergency Stop Assistant
Can identify when a driver might be suffering a medical emergency and can bring the 4 Series to a safe stop.
Extended Traffic Jam Assistant
Drives and steers the vehicle at low speeds while on the highway to reduce the tedium of driving in traffic.
2024 BMW 4 Series First Impressions
by Edmunds
•10/24/2023
What is the 4 Series?
BMW's odd naming convention is in full swing with the 4 Series, which is a two-door coupe or convertible variant of the 3 Series sedan. Except there's also a 4 Series Gran Coupe that's actually a four-door hatchback styled like a sedan, but with a swoopy roofline that makes it less practical than the 3 Series sedan. Now that everything's crystal-clear, the other point of differentiation between the 3 Series and 4 Series is the exterior styling; the latter has a pair of vertical grilles that give its face a bucktoothed appearance.
At least the interior design is pretty spiffy, which is even more true of the 2024 BMW 4 Series. This year, BMW took the previously separate digital instrument panel and touchscreen and housed them under one large curved screen. The design is much more cohesive, though the instrument display no longer has a binnacle to keep the screen from washing out in direct sunlight. The climate controls are now relegated to an options menu in the touchscreen, and the physical shift lever is replaced by a toggle switch. We've test-driven these changes in last year's 3 Series, and most are welcome. We aren't fans of the climate system's reconfigured controls.
Edmunds says
BMW gives its 4 Series lineup an interior makeover for 2024. With only one exception, the changes are welcome and help modernize the cabin.
FAQ
Is the BMW 4 Series a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 4 Series both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.9 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the 4 Series ranges from 10.6 to 12.0 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a BMW 4 Series. Learn more
What's new in the 2024 BMW 4 Series?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 BMW 4 Series:
Digital instrument panel and center touchscreen are now housed in one unit
New 14.9-inch touchscreen is standard and comes loaded with iDrive 8 infotainment system
Toggle switch replaces lever-style shifter
Part of the second 4 Series generation introduced for 2021
To determine whether the BMW 4 Series is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the 4 Series. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the 4 Series's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2024 BMW 4 Series a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 BMW 4 Series is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 4 Series and gave it a 7.9 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 4 Series is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2024 BMW 4 Series?
The least-expensive 2024 BMW 4 Series is the 2024 BMW 4 Series M440i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $63,450.
Other versions include:
M440i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $63,450
M440i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $71,550
If you're interested in the BMW 4 Series, the next question is, which 4 Series model is right for you? 4 Series variants include M440i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A), and M440i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). For a full list of 4 Series models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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