2017 BMW 4 Series vs. 2018 BMW 4 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 BMW 4 Series and 2018 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 2017 BMW 4 Series and the 2018 BMW 4 Series.
When comparing the 2017 BMW 4 Series's and the 2018 BMW 4 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2017 BMW 4 Series has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 BMW 4 Series has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The 2017 BMW 4 Series and 2018 BMW 4 Series have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 BMW 4 Series's and the 2018 BMW 4 Series's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2017 BMW 4 Series ranges from $14,704 to $26,968 while a used 2018 BMW 4 Series is priced between $15,999 to $29,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 BMW 4 Series and the 2018 BMW 4 Series both lose 52.4 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 4 Series is 6.5 out of 10. BMW 4 Series is ranked 24 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 5.8 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2017 BMW 4 Series and the 2018 BMW 4 Series makes 248 horsepower. Both the 4 Series and the 4 Series are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the 2017 BMW 4 Series has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The 2018 BMW 4 Series has the advantage in the area of
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$39,910
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$21,065 - $64,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$43,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$42,046
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$28,100 - $66,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,462
Price Range:
$14,704 - $26,968
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$22,554
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$12,380 - $46,213
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
167
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82,735
# Good or Great Deals:
77
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,434
Price Range:
$15,999 - $29,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$26,145
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$18,855 - $53,876
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
238
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
78,330
# Good or Great Deals:
97
BMW 4 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.5 / 10
Reliability:
5.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 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 2017 BMW 4 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.7 - 7.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 BMW 4 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.1 - 8.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.4 - 14.4
BMW 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 / 36BMW 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, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2017 BMW 4 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
2018 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:
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 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 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
24 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
379 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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 Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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 Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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:
Standard
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:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
17 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
92.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
17 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
109.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3668 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
55.3 inches
Length:
182.6 inches
Wheelbase:
110.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3680 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
54.7 inches
Length:
182.7 inches
Wheelbase:
110.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18
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 Brown Metallic / Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Mineral Grey Metallic
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Estoril Blue Metallic / Imperial Blue Metallic / Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
Brown
Jatoba Brown Metallic
Gray
Mineral Grey Metallic
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Orange
Sunset Orange Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Venetian Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Saddle Brown
Gray
Ivory White/Black / Oyster
Red
Coral Red
Blue
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Cognac / Venetian Beige / Venetian Beige/Black
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Highlight
Brown
Not available
Gray
Ivory White
Red
Coral Red
Blue
Night Blue
