2020 BMW 4 Series vs. 2021 BMW 4 Series
In comparing the 2020 BMW 4 Series's and the 2021 BMW 4 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2020 BMW 4 Series has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2021 BMW 4 Series has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 BMW 4 Series's and the 2021 BMW 4 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2021 BMW 4 Series is a better car than the 2020 BMW 4 Series.
BMW 4 Series Pricing
A used 2020 BMW 4 Series ranges from $24,993 to $41,520 while a used 2021 BMW 4 Series is priced between $35,776 to $53,994.
BMW 4 Series Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 BMW 4 Series loses 50 percent of its value and the 2021 BMW 4 Series loses 46.9 percent of its value. This means the 2021 BMW 4 Series retains 3.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 BMW 4 Series.
BMW 4 Series Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 4 Series is 6.9 out of 10 while the BMW 4 Series' quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. BMW 4 Series is ranked 21 out of 30 Best Luxury Compact Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars, the BMW 4 Series is ranked 24 and the BMW 4 Series is ranked com.omnisee.entity.bestcars.BestCarsQualityRanking@11cc9879 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
BMW 4 Series Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 4 Series is 5.8 out of 10. For the BMW 4 Series the reliability rating is 7.2 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 2020 BMW 4 Series’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the 2021 BMW 4 Series base engine makes 255 horsepower. The 4 Series is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. The 4 Series is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 530 miles.This gives the 2021 BMW 4 Series the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 BMW 4 Series the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$24,993 - $41,520
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
50%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$35,776 - $53,994
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
46.9%
BMW 4 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.9 / 10
Reliability:
5.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 4 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 4 Series Rankings
Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
13 out of / 15Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 30Ranking
19 out of / 26Ranking
20 out of / 36Ranking
21 out of / 30Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 30Ranking
24 out of / 36Ranking
24 out of / 36Ranking
29 out of / 36BMW 4 Series Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 30Ranking
11 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 36Ranking
12 out of / 33Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
13 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 33Ranking
16 out of / 30Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
18 out of / 36Ranking
18 out of / 30Ranking
19 out of / 33Ranking
19 out of / 30Ranking
21 out of / 36Ranking
21 out of / 26Ranking
22 out of / 36Ranking
24 out of / 33Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 33Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 BMW 4 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
2021 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
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1550 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 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):
26 / 34 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
406 / 530 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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:
109.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
86.0 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3578 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.6 inches
Length:
187.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 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 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18
