BMW 2 Series vs. BMW 4 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 2 Series and 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 BMW 2 Series and the BMW 4 Series.
In comparing the BMW 2 Series's and the BMW 4 Series's specifications and ratings, the BMW 2 Series has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and interior volume. The BMW 4 Series has the advantage in the areas of reliability and overall quality score. The BMW 2 Series and BMW 4 Series have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW 2 Series's and the BMW 4 Series's specifications and ratings, the BMW 2 Series is a better car than the BMW 4 Series.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW 2 Series's price is between $42,804 and $60,269, with the BMW 4 Series priced between $53,482 and $72,564.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW 2 Series loses 42.5 percent of its value and the BMW 4 Series loses 45.2 percent of its value. This means the BMW 2 Series retains 2.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 4 Series.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 2 Series is 6.8 out of 10 while the BMW 4 Series' quality rating is 7.4 out of 10. This results in the BMW 2 Series being ranked 22 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the BMW 4 Series being ranked 18 out of 36.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 2 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 2 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the BMW 2 Series and the BMW 4 Series makes 255 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW 2 Series, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The BMW 4 Series, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room, rear leg room and cargo space. The BMW 2 Series and BMW 4 Series are comparable in regards to front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$42,804 - $60,269
Starting MSRP:
$38,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$58,130
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$38,800 - $98,950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$53,482 - $72,564
Starting MSRP:
$50,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$46,738
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$34,995 - $58,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$47,250
Price Range:
$38,784 - $57,653
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$67,794
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$47,250 - $119,964
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,283
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,109
# Good or Great Deals:
137
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,401
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
137
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,823
Depreciation %:
43.4%
Resale Value $:
$21,977
Residual Value %:
56.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
42.7%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
40% - 44%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$23,568
Depreciation %:
46.5%
Resale Value $:
$27,132
Residual Value %:
53.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
49.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
45.2% - 52.6%
BMW 2 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.8 / 10
Reliability:
5.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 4 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 2 Series
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
11.1 - 13
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 4 Series
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
9.7 - 10.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
2.1 - 10.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW 2 Series Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
22 out of / 36Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
29 out of / 36BMW 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 / 31Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW 2 Series Trim Levels
230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, M235i xDrive Gran Coupe
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1550 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 4700 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 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):
26 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 480 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
10 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.0 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:
15.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
86.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3446 lbs
Width:
81.4 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
179 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3677 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.6 inches
Length:
187.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 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
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Portimao Blue Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Purple
Thundernight Metallic
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Arctic Race Blue Metallic / Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic / Portimao Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Purple
Not available
Red
Vegas Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Green
Cape York Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Contrast Stitching
Brown
Cognac
Gray
Oyster
Red
Tacora Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Contrast Stitching / Black w/ Red Highlight
Brown
Cognac / Mocha
Gray
Oyster
Red
Tacora Red
