BMW4 Series Gran Coupe

　　

2024 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Review

byJosh JacquotCorrespondent

　　Josh Jacquot is an automotive journalist at zzdcar., rating written byJosh JacquotNews Editor

　　Nick Yekikian has worked in the automotive industry since 2019. He has written close to a thousand car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 200 vehicles over the course of his career. Nick is the News Editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. When Nick isn't zipping around town in his latest used-car find, he's probably making digital art in Photoshop or playing disc golf with friends.

　　The 4 Series Gran Coupe is a BMW sedan for those who don't want a stodgy, humdrum four-door. A sort of mishmash of the 3 Series sedan and the 4 Series coupe, the Gran Coupe has four doors but a tapering coupe-like roofline. It's also a hatchback with fold-down split rear seats, which further enhance utility relative to a conventional sedan. Function and fashion — imagine that. 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.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 430i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 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 $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$163/mo  for 4 Series Gran Coupe 430i

　　4 Series Gran Coupe 430i

　　430i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $48,300 MSRP430i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $50,300 MSRPM440i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $61,050 MSRPM440i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $63,050 MSRP

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　

zzdcar spotlight: Mix-and-match drivetrains

When it was introduced for 2022, the 4 Series Gran Coupe was available with only two powertrain combinations: a four-cylinder engine with rear-wheel drive or a six-cylinder engine with all-wheel drive. Partway through the 2023 model year, BMW made rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive available with both engines, accommodating a wider swath of potential buyers and transforming the 4 Series Gran Coupe into one of the most versatile and well-equipped four-door luxury cars available.

　　

Competitors to consider

The Audi A5 Sportback (and sportier S5 Sportback) is a four-door luxury hatchback that's similar in concept to the 4 Series Gran Coupe and worth checking out. Otherwise, you'll likely end up cross-shopping against traditional luxury sedans such as the Acura TLX, BMW 3 Series, Genesis G70, Lexus IS and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for our complete test of the 4 Series Gran Coupe.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar 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.

　　Good

　　7.8

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the 4 Series Gran Coupe drive? We tested the 430i version, which is the base version of the 4 Series Gran Coupe. At our test track, it sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, which is an average time for a small luxury car with a base engine. For more fun and personality, you should definitely get the six-cylinder engine. Otherwise, the transmission shifts smoothly and quickly, and pulling away from stops and driving at low speed is comfortable and easy. Around turns, the 4 Series Gran Coupe is stable and secure. Emergency braking power is also impressive, but the brakes are grabby at low speeds and require a delicate foot to slow smoothly.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the 4 Series Gran Coupe? Despite looking like a low-slung sport sedan, the 4 Series Gran Coupe is surprisingly comfortable. The optional adaptive suspension dampers help the car ride comfortably in all drive modes, especially Comfort mode. It's also quiet and does a commendable job of insulating passengers from the outside world. The seats have firm padding, suggesting the seats will require a lengthy break-in period before they become truly comfortable, but multiple adjustments allow you to find an ideal sitting position.

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