Is the 2020 BMW 4 Series a good car?
Yes.
3 of 5checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Length 182.7 in. Class median 182.3 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 55.1 in. Class middle half 49.5 to 53.6 in.
- Not enough data: off-road, good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $103 vs $121 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Yes | 14% below predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the 4 Series a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 33.1 in | Median 32.9 in | 8 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.1 in | Median 36.3 in | 8 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 7.8 cu ft | Median 10.3 cu ft | 17 | No |
Is the 4 Series a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $44,750 | Median $60,600 | 24 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 203 hp to 563 hp | 25 | Yes |
| Length | 182.7 in | Median 182.3 in | 23 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 21 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 25 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the 4 Series a good commuter car?
Yes. $103 a month to commute. Class median $121.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $103
- Median of 25 convertibles
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 34 mpg, top 12% of 25
Is the 4 Series a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 55.1 in tall | 49.5 to 53.6 in tall | 23 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.4 in | Median 38.0 in | 16 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 21 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the 4 Series a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the 4 Series worth the money?
Yes. Priced 14% below cars like it.
- Price, 430i Gran Coupe RWD
- $44,750
- Predicted price
- $52,168
- Gap
- -$7,418 (-14%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the 4 Series a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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