2014 BMW 4 Series vs. 2015 BMW 4 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2014 BMW 4 Series and 2015 BMW 4 Series contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2014 BMW 4 Series and the 2015 BMW 4 Series.
When we compare the 2014 BMW 4 Series's and the 2015 BMW 4 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2014 BMW 4 Series has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2014 BMW 4 Series and 2015 BMW 4 Series have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2014 BMW 4 Series's and the 2015 BMW 4 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2014 BMW 4 Series is a better car than the 2015 BMW 4 Series.
Pricing: A used 2014 BMW 4 Series ranges from $10,699 to $22,995 while a used 2015 BMW 4 Series is priced between $10,995 to $22,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2014 BMW 4 Series loses 45.2 percent of its value and the 2015 BMW 4 Series loses 52.4 percent of its value. This means the 2014 BMW 4 Series retains 7.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2015 BMW 4 Series.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 4 Series is 7.4 out of 10 while the BMW 4 Series' quality rating is 6.5 out of 10. BMW 4 Series is ranked 18 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 4 Series is 7.2 out of 10. For the BMW 4 Series the reliability rating is 5.8 out of 10. This gives the BMW 4 Series an advantage in reliability compared to the BMW 4 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2014 BMW 4 Series and the 2015 BMW 4 Series makes 240 horsepower. Both the 4 Series and the 4 Series are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 553 and 537 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$40,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$37,031
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$23,700 - $48,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$40,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$38,801
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$21,065 - $62,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,593
Price Range:
$10,699 - $22,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$14,966
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$10,509 - $20,367
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
166
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
87,724
# Good or Great Deals:
75
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,737
Price Range:
$10,995 - $22,997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$17,656
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$11,301 - $37,852
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
241
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86,889
# Good or Great Deals:
105
BMW 4 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 4 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.5 / 10
Reliability:
5.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 BMW 4 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.3 - 4.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 BMW 4 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.5 - 5.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.8 - 43.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.8 - 27.2
BMW 4 Series Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
18 out of / 36Ranking
18 out of / 36Ranking
19 out of / 36Ranking
22 out of / 36Ranking
22 out of / 36Ranking
24 out of / 31BMW 4 Series Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 36Ranking
12 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
21 out of / 36Ranking
22 out of / 31Ranking
24 out of / 36Ranking
24 out of / 36Ranking
35 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2014 BMW 4 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
2015 BMW 4 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
255 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
255 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 35 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 553 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Cargo Space:
17 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
92.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3495 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
54.2 inches
Length:
182.6 inches
Wheelbase:
110.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3610 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
54.6 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
110.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Orion Silver Metallic
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Estoril Blue Metallic / Imperial Blue Metallic / Liquid Blue Metallic / Midnight Blue Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Mineral Grey Metallic
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Beige
Kalahari Beige Metallic
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Estoril Blue Metallic / Imperial Blue Metallic / Midnight Blue Metallic
Brown
Jatoba Metallic / Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Mineral Grey Metallic
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Venetian Beige / Veneto Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Saddle Brown
Gray
Oyster/Black
Red
Coral Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Venetian Beige / Veneto Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Saddle Brown
Gray
Ivory White/Black / Oyster/Black
Red
Coral Red
