2026 BMW 4 Series AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?
430i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD vs 430i Gran Coupe RWD
AWD adds $2,000. Costs $44 more a year in fuel.
$2,265more over 6 years
- 29 vs 30 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and RWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430i Gran Coupe RWD 430i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | $51,200 $53,200 | $2,000 | 30 mpg 29 mpg | $1,280 $1,324 | $2,265 | +121 lb |
| 430i RWD 430i xDrive AWD | $53,300 $53,300 | $0 | 31 mpg 30 mpg | $1,239 $1,280 | $248 | +128 lb |
| 430i Coupe RWD 430i xDrive Coupe | $53,300 $55,300 | $2,000 | 31 mpg 30 mpg | $1,239 $1,280 | $2,248 | N/A |
| 430i Convertible RWD 430i xDrive Convertible | $61,300 $63,300 | $2,000 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,549 | +116 lb |
| M440i Gran Coupe RWD M440i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | $65,100 $67,100 | $2,000 | 28 mpg 27 mpg | $1,371 $1,422 | $2,305 | +117 lb |
| M440i RWD M440i xDrive AWD | $67,100 $67,100 | $0 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $549 | +123 lb |
| M440i Coupe RWD M440i xDrive Coupe | $67,100 $69,100 | $2,000 | 30 mpg 29 mpg | $1,280 $1,324 | $2,265 | 0 lb |
| M440i Convertible RWD M440i xDrive Convertible | $75,200 $77,200 | $2,000 | 29 mpg 28 mpg | $1,324 $1,371 | $2,284 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
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