Is the 2026 BMW 4 Series a good car?
Yes.
6 of 7checks
- Off-road: 5.5 in clearance. Top 99% of 173.
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 | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $92 vs $132 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.5 in, top 99% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 22% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- 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 | 4 seats | 5 or more | N/A | No |
| Rear legroom | 32.5 in | Median 32.2 in | 12 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 36.1 in | Median 34.9 in | 12 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.0 cu ft | Median 10.9 cu ft | 19 | Yes |
Is the 4 Series a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $51,200 | Median $102,100 | 31 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 228 hp to 667 hp | 34 | Yes |
| Length | 188.5 in | Median 184.5 in | 31 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 25 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 10.7 cents | Median 15.2 cents | 31 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the 4 Series a good commuter car?
Yes. $92 a month to commute. Class median $132.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $92
- Median of 31 coupes
- $132
- Highway mpg
- 35 mpg, top 15% of 28
Is the 4 Series a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.5 in clearance, 56.8 in tall | 4.7 to 5.3 in clearance, 48.6 to 54.8 in tall | 15 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.6 in | Median 38.4 in | 20 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 25 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the 4 Series a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.5 in clearance. Top 99% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 430i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, 5.5 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the 4 Series worth the money?
Yes. Priced 22% below cars like it.
- Price, 430i Gran Coupe RWD
- $51,200
- Predicted price
- $65,324
- Gap
- -$14,124 (-22%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the 4 Series a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 88 trims of other makes, coupes, 2026.
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