2023 BMW 4-Series Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 BMW 4-Series? What does it compare to?
The 4-Series is the coupe, convertible, and sleek-roof sedan version of the automaker’s venerable 3-Series. Shop them against the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4/A5.
Is the 2023 BMW 4-Series a good car?
These are fun, powerful, and polished cars—so long as you can stomach their styling. We rate them at 6.6 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What’s new for the 2023 BMW 4-Series?
Aside from price hikes ranging from $1,600 to more than double that, the 4-Series range sees few notable tweaks for 2023. As BMW continues to adjust to the chip shortage, certain features such as gesture control may or may not make an appearance during the model year.
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With styling best described as polarizing—at least up front—the 4-Series coupe, convertible, and four-door (Gran Coupe in BMW-speak) make a strong impression. Their oh-so-big kidney grilles give way to incongruously sedate lines from the side and behind. Aside from a different console and shifter layout, they’re nearly dead ringers inside for the 3-Series—although you might be more inclined to spring for one of the more audacious interior hues BMW offers.
This big lineup starts with a 255-hp turbo-4 in the 430i and jumps from a 382-hp boosted inline-6 before topping out as high as 503 hp in M4 guise. All boast quick responses and rapid acceleration, and the base models can even manage nearly 35 mpg on the highway. Each rides and handles with aplomb, though the M4 can be downright stiff—especially in rorty Competition guise. The sweet spot in this lineup wears M440i badging, both in terms of its power-to-handling balance and its price tag.
Gran Coupes are the only 4-Series models you should consider if a back seat is even remotely important. No version has a big trunk, but that’s to be expected with style-forward cars such as these. On the flip side, soft nappa hides and open-pore wood trim are on the options—err, make that the must-have—list.
The 3-Series models have earned top safety ratings, but their 4-Series siblings have yet to be tested. All models have the basics, while a head-up display, adaptive cruise control, and more cameras than the federally mandated backup camera are optional.
How much does the 2023 BMW 4-Series cost?
The 4-Series starts around $47,000, but you’ll want to budget for at least a few options. Figure north of $55,000 for a well-outfitted 430i Gran Coupe, or another $10,000 for a droptop.
Where is the 2023 BMW 4-Series made?
In Germany.
