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2018 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Trims Comparison

2018 4 Series Gran Coupe trim level differences

Despite its coupe billing, the 2018 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is a four-door hatchback with a traditional sedan profile. Two trim levels are available, 430i and 440i, with the main distinction between the two being what's underneath the hood. The 430i's turbocharged four-cylinder offers a compelling blend of performance and fuel economy. The 440i has a more powerful and nearly as efficient turbocharged six-cylinder engine. Both models are available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (called xDrive in BMW speak). An eight-speed automatic is the only transmission available.

The 430i is motivated by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (248 horsepower, 258 pound-feet). Standard features include 18-inch wheels, LED headlights and foglights, automatic wipers, a sunroof, a power liftgate, power-folding and heated outside mirrors, auto-dimming mirrors, keyless entry and ignition, a rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, power front seats, driver-seat memory settings, a 40/20/40-split rear seat, simulated leather upholstery, adjustable driving modes, steering wheel-mounted shift paddles, BMW's ConnectedDrive Services, a 6.5-inch central display screen, and a nine-speaker sound system with a CD player, a USB port, and HD and satellite radio.

You'll primarily upgrade to the 440i for its turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (320 hp, 330 lb-ft). You also get power lumbar adjustment for the front seats, hands-free liftgate operation and a Harman Kardon premium audio system.

Many optional packages are common to both trim levels. These include the Premium (navigation, an 8.8-inch display screen, heated front seats and lumbar support for 430i models), Luxury (chrome exterior trim, leather upholstery and the Harman Kardon audio system for 430i models) and Executive (adaptive headlights with automatic high-beam control, a 360-degree camera system, automated vehicle parking and a head-up display) packages. You can also up the Gran Coupe's sporting capability with the M Sport (performance tires, a sport suspension, a sport steering wheel and more aggressive-looking front and rear styling) and Track Handling (non-run-flat performance tires, upgraded brakes, an adaptive suspension and variable-ratio sport steering) packages.

Notable stand-alone options include 19-inch wheels, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a digital instrument panel, blind-spot monitoring, a forward collision warning system, adaptive cruise control, wireless device charging and Apple CarPlay functionality.

Which 2018 4 Series Gran Coupe trim does Edmunds recommend?

Though we appreciate the four-cylinder's fuel economy and surprising amount of pep, we think you'll find paying for the sweet turbocharged six-cylinder of the 440i Gran Coupe to be worth it. The hit to fuel economy is fairly minor, but the extra performance it adds transforms the car. To round out the speed-and-luxury motif, we'd add the Premium package (for its heated seats and navigation system) and the M Sport package, which adds a sport-tuned suspension, body kit and meaty M-branded steering wheel. Driving enthusiasts should consider the Track Handling package to get the non-run-flat tires and upgraded brakes.

Compare 2018 4 Series Gran Coupe trims side-by-side

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4 Series Gran Coupe 430i
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive
4 Series Gran Coupe 440i
4 Series Gran Coupe 440i xDrive
Vehicle
430i
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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430i xDrive
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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440i
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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440i xDrive
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
248 hp @ 5,200 rpm
248 hp @ 5,200 rpm
320 hp @ 5,500 rpm
320 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
330 lb-ft @ 1,380 rpm
330 lb-ft @ 1,380 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 6
inline 6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/45R18
225/45R18
225/45R18
225/45R18
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
24 / 34 / 27 MPG
23 / 33 / 27 MPG
21 / 32 / 25 MPG
21 / 31 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
379 / 537 miles
363 / 521 miles
332 / 506 miles
332 / 490 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.1 ft.
38.7 ft.
37.1 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
3,680 lb.
3,814 lb.
3,781 lb.
3,922 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.1 in.
5.7 in.
5.1 in.
5.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.4 in.
79.4 in.
79.4 in.
79.4 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
Height
54.7 in.
55.3 in.
54.7 in.
55.3 in.
Length
182.7 in.
182.7 in.
182.7 in.
182.7 in.
Wheelbase
110.6 in.
110.6 in.
110.6 in.
110.6 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.0 cu. ft.
14.0 cu. ft.
14.0 cu. ft.
14.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
Rear Head Room
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
33.7 in.
33.7 in.
33.7 in.
33.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black Dakota w/Red Highlight and Red Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec w/Red Stitching, leatherette
Coral Red Dakota w/Black Highlight, leather
Venetian Beige SensaTec, leatherette
Venetian Beige Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Black Dakota w/Blue Stitching, leather
Ivory White Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Night Blue Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight and Cognac Lower Dashboard, leather
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight, leather
Black Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Black Dakota w/Red Highlight and Red Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec w/Red Stitching, leatherette
Coral Red Dakota w/Black Highlight, leather
Venetian Beige SensaTec, leatherette
Venetian Beige Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Black Dakota w/Blue Stitching, leather
Ivory White Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Night Blue Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight and Cognac Lower Dashboard, leather
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight, leather
Black Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Black Dakota w/Red Highlight and Red Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec w/Red Stitching, leatherette
Coral Red Dakota w/Black Highlight, leather
Venetian Beige SensaTec, leatherette
Venetian Beige Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Black Dakota w/Blue Stitching, leather
Ivory White Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Night Blue Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight and Cognac Lower Dashboard, leather
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight, leather
Black Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Nutmeg Extended Merino, premium leather
Opal White Extended Merino, premium leather
Golden Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Cashmere Beige Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Dakota w/Red Highlight and Red Stitching, leather
Black SensaTec w/Red Stitching, leatherette
Coral Red Dakota w/Black Highlight, leather
Venetian Beige SensaTec, leatherette
Venetian Beige Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Black Dakota w/Blue Stitching, leather
Ivory White Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Night Blue Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight and Cognac Lower Dashboard, leather
Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight, leather
Black Dakota w/Dark Oyster Highlight, leather
Nutmeg Extended Merino, premium leather
Opal White Extended Merino, premium leather
Golden Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Cashmere Beige Extended Merino, premium leather
Exterior
Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Jet Black
Mineral White Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Estoril Blue Metallic
Alpine White
Carbon Black Metallic
Jatoba Brown Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Jet Black
Mineral White Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Estoril Blue Metallic
Alpine White
Carbon Black Metallic
Jatoba Brown Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Champagne Quartz Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Citrin Black Metallic
Jet Black
Frozen Silver Metallic
Frozen Bronze Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Estoril Blue Metallic
Alpine White
Carbon Black Metallic
Jatoba Brown Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Champagne Quartz Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Citrin Black Metallic
Jet Black
Frozen Silver Metallic
Frozen Bronze Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Estoril Blue Metallic
Alpine White
Carbon Black Metallic
Jatoba Brown Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic