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Premium compact car; Built in
  • 2-door convertible
  • 2-door coupe
  • longitudinal front-engine/rear- or all-wheel drive
Good condition price range: $30,600 – $46,300*


2014 BMW 4-Series


2014 BMW 4-Series


2014 BMW 4-Series


2014 BMW 4-Series

Pros:
  • Acceleration
  • Build quality
  • Ride/handling
Cons:
  • Price
  • Rear-seat room

As with its sedan siblings, the 4-Series ride and handling balance was world-class, and its powertrains supply impressive power with surprisingly good fuel economy. Prices are steep, however… expect to pay a premium over a comparably equipped 3-Series sedan. High-performance M4 models returned in 2015, but are not covered by this report.

Overview

BMW split out the 2-door coupe and convertible versions of the 3-series lineup for 2014 and renamed them 4-Series. As such, the 4-Series shared most of its basic design with the new-generation 3-Series sedan that debuted for 2012. The 428 models are powered by a 240-horsepower 4-cylinder; 435 models have a 300-hp 3.0-liter 6-cylinder.

Prices are steep, however… expect to pay a premium over a comparably equipped 3-Series sedan. High-performance M4 models returned in 2015, but are not covered by this report.

Yearly Updates

2014 4-Series

Engines

longitudinal front-engine/rear- or all-wheel drive

The 428 models are powered by a 240-horsepower 4-cylinder; 435 models have a 300-hp 3.0-liter 6-cylinder.

Turbocharged dohc I4
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches) 2.0/122
Engine HP 240
Engine Torque (lb-ft) 258
Avail. Trans. EPA MPG (city/hwy) MPG avg. as tested
6-speed manual
8-speed automatic 		22/34
23/35
Turbocharged dohc I6
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches) 3.0/182
Engine HP 300
Engine Torque (lb-ft) 300
Avail. Trans. EPA MPG (city/hwy) MPG avg. as tested
6-speed manual
8-speed automatic 		20/30
22/32

Road Test

Ratings

Model Tested: N/A

Ratings values are on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best. With the exception of Value, these numbers reflect how the vehicle compares against the universe of vehicles, not just against rivals in its class.

Performance

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Accommodations

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Other

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Total:

Specifications

2-door convertible
Wheelbase (in.) Length (in.) Width (in.) Height (in.) Weight (lbs)
110.6 182.6 71.9 54.5
Cargo Volume (cu/ft) Payload Capacity (cu/ft) Fuel Capacity (gal.) Seating Capacity
15.8 4.0
Headroom Legroom
Front Rear Front Rear
40.4 37.1
2-door coupe
Wheelbase (in.) Length (in.) Width (in.) Height (in.) Weight (lbs)
110.6 182.6 71.9 54.2
Cargo Volume (cu/ft) Payload Capacity (cu/ft) Fuel Capacity (gal.) Seating Capacity
16.0 15.8 4.0
Headroom Legroom
Front Rear Front Rear
39.8 36.1 42.2 36.1
Safety Ratings

Model Tested: N/A

NHTSA

(5 is the highest rating)

Front Impact Test

Driver Injury - N/A
N/A0%
Front Passenger Injury - N/A
N/A0%

Side Impact Test

Driver Injury - N/A
N/A0%
Rear Passenger Injury - N/A
N/A0%

HLDI

(A score of 100 is average. Lower is better)

Collision N/A
Injury N/A
Theft N/A

Trouble Spots

Engine misfire
Description: Faulty engine-position management may cause engine to go to reduced power mode. (2014)
Headlights
Description: Optional LED headlights may flicker on and off. (2014)

Recall History

2014 4-Series
Description: The fuel pump may fail causing the engine to stall.
2014 4-Series
Description: The brake power assist may fail resulting in a reduction of braking power.

Equipment Lists

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Pricing

Used-car pricing varies widely depending on local market conditions. Therefore, we recommend visiting websites that list used cars for sale to get a better idea of what a specific model is selling for in your area.

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Written by: Tom Appel on April 20, 2016.
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