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2024 BMW 4-Series
Starting at: $50.895
Highs: Powertrains that punch above their weight class, competitive highway fuel economy, well-appointed interior.
Lows: Not as fun to drive as past BMW models, no manual transmission is available, snug rear seat space.
Verdict: The 2024 4-series may disappoint driving enthusiasts on a twisty road, but it's still a capable and well-appointed entry-luxury car.
Overview
The 2024 BMW 4-series coupe and convertible offer the same luxury goodness as the 3-series sedan, but they prioritize swoopy styling over practicality with less rear seat room and less cargo space than their four-door counterpart. The 4-series also features a different grille design than the 3-series, likely to help differentiate it from its three-box sibling, but the outcome is a polarizing love-it-or-hate-it design. The 4-series is offered in entry-level 430i and more powerful M440i trims, each with plenty of power. Unfortunately, neither exhibits the sharp handling characteristics we prefer from previous generations of BMW's entry-luxury cars. Although we consider the 3-series to be one of the best offerings in the segment, the 4-series models we've tested haven't delivered as much driving enjoyment, leading us to believe that there are more favorable two-door options amongst rivals, including the Audi A5. Even so, the 4-series' posh cabin and powerful turbocharged engines keep it in the hunt with the rest of the class. Those who prefer the styling of the coupe to the sedan but still want four doors should consider the 4-series Gran Coupe, a model we review separately.
What's New for 2024?
The 2024 4-series has been updated with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment display. The new digital displays run the latest iDrive 8 software, which features updated graphics and menu structures plus an integrated voice-command function. All models also get a new toggle shifter on the center console.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2024 BMW 4-series starts at $50.895 and goes up to $69.545 depending on the trim and options.
430i coupe: $50,895
430i convertible: $58,195
M440i coupe: $62,445
M440i convertible: $69,545
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The same two overachieving engines offered in the 3-series are available in the 4-series. Models designated 430i are powered by a 255-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The M440i is powered by a silky-smooth turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that gains an assist from a 48-volt hybrid system to make 382 horsepower. The 4-series provides a sporty driving experience, courtesy of a retuned suspension, a more-aggressive steering calibration, a wider rear track, and a lower center of gravity than the 3-series sedan. Still, we tested the M440i coupe and came away less impressed with its driving character than its terrific inline-six. Apart from strong brakes that performed well in our 70-to-zero-mph test (149 feet), the Bimmer's distant steering and compliant ride didn't deliver the same satisfaction we got from the M340i sedan. During our test drive of an all-wheel drive 430i xDrive model, we noted decent power from the turbocharged four-cylinder but noted a similar complaint about the car's too-soft suspension.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Shoppers may not notice much difference between the cabins of the 4-series and the 3-series unless they're in the back seat. The dashboard layout, interior materials, and primary controls look to be identical to the four-door 3-series, although we noticed that the lower roofline in the 4-series gives it a less spacious feel. Trunk space is less generous here than in the 3-series, especially in the convertible model; in our testing, we fit five carry-on suitcases in the trunk of the coupe model, one less than in the 3-series sedan.
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