Opting for a two-door coupe instead of a sedan or crossover obviously comes with practicality compromises. The 4 Series can only seat four people (whereas the 3 Series can squeeze a 5th) and getting into the rear seat obviously requires moving the front seats forward. Those who need more doors but still enjoy the 4 Series styling should wait for the Gran Coupe model. Once you do hop into those rear seats, you will find 34.5 inches of legroom and 35.2 inches of headroom (compared to 35.2 inches and 37.6 inches in the 3 Series).
As for the trunk, it is also noticeably smaller than the 3 Series (17 cubic feet) with just 12 cubic feet of storage. BMW does allow you to fold down the rear seats though, opening a surprising amount of space for a compact coupe. Fuel economy has not been rated yet but we expect the 430i to be close to the 330i's ratings of 26/36/30 mpg city/highway/combined. The M440i should be slightly more efficient than the M340i, rated at 22/30/25 mpg city/highway/combined, due to the new 48-volt mild-hybrid system.
Pricing & Competition
As with the previous model, the 2021 BMW 4 Series will cost more than the 3 Series and compete directly with other two-door coupe models from Audi and Mercedes-Benz. Pricing for the BMW 430i starts at $45,600 while the 430i xDrive costs $47,600 plus a $995 Destination fee. These numbers are about $5,000 more than the equivalent 3 Series, around $2,000 more than the Audi A5, and around $300 less than the Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe. The more powerful M440i xDrive model starts at $58,500, which is almost $7,000 more than the Audi S5 but the exact same price as the Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC. In the two-door coupe market, the purchasing decision will come down to the styling, interior design, and driving dynamics. We expect the 4 Series to feel more nimble than the Audi A5/S5 but slightly less luxurious than the C-Class. It won't struggle to find buyers but with coupe sales dwindling, it will likely be a niche model in BMW's lineup.
BMW M440i xDrive Coupe Specifications:
▪ Length/width/height/wheelbase – 4,770/1,852/1,393/2,851 mm
▪ Ground clearance – 129 mm
▪ Kerb weight – 1,815 kg
▪ Cargo volume – 440 litre
▪ Engine – 3.0-litre (2,998 cc), 6-cylinder in-line, turbo petrol
▪ Max output – 374 hp (275 kW) at 5,500-6,500 rpm
▪ Max torque – 500 Nm at 1,900-5,000 rpm
▪ Transmission – 8-speed automatic, AWD
▪ 0-100 km/h – 4.5 seconds
▪ Top speed – 250 km/h
▪ Fuel consumption – 6.8-7.1 l/100km combined
▪ Footage location – Normandy, France
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