2022 BMW 4 Series M440i

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Look past the controversially styled grille and you'll find that the 4 Series convertible is actually pretty pleasant and engaging to drive. The 430i has plenty of thrust to scoot around, and the six-cylinder of the M440i is truly special. Unfortunately, the more powerful variant is saddled with a few additions that may make you question whether you really want to make the $10,000 plunge.

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2022 BMW 4 Series Convertible Review

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Pros

Powerful and fuel-efficient engines
Sporty handling doesn't come at the expense of ride comfort
Surprisingly roomy cargo area

Cons

Flat hood makes it hard to place the front edge of the car
Standard sunroof means tall drivers who don't fit are out of luck

What's new

Rear-wheel-drive version of the M440i coupe debuts
All-wheel drive is available for the convertible
Updates to standard and optional equipment
Part of the second 4 Series generation introduced for 2021

Overview

If you like the way the 2022 BMW 4 Series coupe and convertible look, chances are you're going to like most everything else about these athletic four-passenger cars. Based on the BMW 3 Series sedan, the 2022 4 Series is broadly appealing aside from its love-it-or-leave-it grille design. Choosing a darker color helps to minimize the bold nose's visual impact, but if BMW wanted to gift Audi and Mercedes-Benz with new customers, it could not have chosen a better method.

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This year, BMW makes minor standard and optional equipment changes to the 4 Series. It's also expanded availability of rear-wheel and all-wheel drive; there's now a rear-drive version of the M440i coupe as well as all-wheel-drive versions of the 430i and M440i convertible. As is true of the 3 Series, the BMW 4 Series is enjoyable to drive, even in base 430i form. If you're shopping for a sport-luxury coupe or convertible, the 4 Series is well worth consideration. Learn more by reading our in-depth Expert Rating below.

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Performance

8.0/10

How does the 4 Series Convertible drive? We tested a rear-wheel-drive M440i convertible. It packs a lot of punch, and in our testing it ripped from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds — a full second quicker than a similarly equipped 430i coupe we also tested. Acceleration is punchy at highway speeds, too. It stopped from 60 mph in 109 feet, which is a few feet longer than that 430i, though the coupe weighed roughly 500 pounds less.

Unfortunately, the brakes are grabby at low speeds and require a delicate foot to slow smoothly. The automatic engine stop-start system is also clunkier in the M440i than in the 430i, and it doesn't have a dedicated disable button.

The steering is a little vague during truly spirited driving. It's a mild disappointment in a BMW, though the reality is that rivals aren't appreciably better in this regard. Handling is a 4 Series strength, with stable composure around tight bends and a seemingly high limit for traction control intervention. The eight-speed automatic shifts smoothly and always seems to be in the right gear, making this an easy car to live with.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the 4 Series Convertible? BMW makes some of the best front seats in the business. They are comfortable and feature multiple adjustments — including side bolster angle and thigh extension — that allow you to find an ideal sitting position.

The M440i's standard adaptive suspension provides a surprisingly supple ride. Wind and tire noise is kept to a minimum too. The only real misstep is the climate system. We appreciate a tri-zone system in such a small convertible, but the automatic function bizarrely does not adjust fan speed. The sync function is also buried in a touchscreen menu.

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Interior

8.0/10

How’s the interior? The 4 Series' cabin will be familiar to current BMW drivers but potentially daunting to those unfamiliar with BMW's design methods. There are a lot of buttons, though most controls are grouped intuitively. Similarly, the menus for the iDrive infotainment system are complex and take time to learn, but most commonly used controls are just a few clicks away. One issue for everyone is that the smartphone charging pad is located in front of the cupholders, so if you have cups in there, you can't reach your phone.

There's decent legroom up front, but the compact dimensions limit the usefulness of the rear seat. Tall drivers will find it easier to fit in the convertible than the coupe since the drop-top lacks the coupe's headroom-sapping sunroof.

Visibility out of the front isn't great. The flat hood makes placing the front of the car challenging, and the sideview mirrors can modestly obstruct your view through left turns. The convertible's thick rear roof pillars inhibit rear visibility too.

Technology

8.0/10

How’s the tech? Wireless smartphone connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is now standard and worked flawlessly in our test car. You can also always charge with the four USB ports and optional charging pad. The navigation system is quite helpful, even returning Yelp reviews for nonresidential destinations. Unfortunately, the screen displays too much map information. Major streets are highlighted even as you zoom out, so if you have traffic enabled, prepare for a sea of red, yellow and green.

The voice control system does a great job of recognizing spoken addresses and point-of-interest requests. The 4 Series' available Harman Kardon audio system is also impressive and produces full and immersive sound.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The 4 Series convertible's trunk can hold 9 cubic feet of stuff, which is similar to the capacity of the Mercedes C-Class convertible and Audi A5 and S5 convertibles. The BMW's rear seats also fold down to increase carrying capacity, but the pass-through is on the narrow side. A partition in the trunk separates the cargo compartment from the area reserved for the stowed convertible top, but if you keep the top up, you can utilize the full trunk.

Interior storage is surprisingly good for a convertible of this size. There are trays and cubbies galore, and even rear passengers have storage solutions.

If you're considering a four-seater because you have kids in mind, loading a child seat shouldn't be difficult (provided you have the top down). That said, the tight quarters mean that any adult in the front will have to scoot their seat forward to make a rear child seat fit.

Fuel Economy

8.5/10

How economical is the 4 Series Convertible? The M440i convertible with the automatic transmission gets an EPA-estimated 26 mpg combined. That's great for a car with this kind of performance. The Audi S5 is 3 mpg less efficient and the Mercedes-AMG C 43 is down 4 mpg, according to the EPA, though it's worth noting that they come standard with all-wheel drive, which reduces efficiency. The Ford Mustang GT convertible is even worse, at 18 mpg combined. We achieved 26.3 mpg on our 115-mile evaluation loop, proving that the EPA's estimates are easily achievable in real life.

Value

8.0/10

Is the 4 Series Convertible a good value? The 4 Series convertible is an expensive drop-top. Prices start at just over $54,000, and our M440i test car with some — but not all — bells and whistles rang in at an eye-watering $73,120. That's about what you'd pay for a Mercedes-Benz C 43 convertible and a little more than a comparable Audi S5 Cabriolet. However, dedicated sports cars such as the Corvette Stingray convertible or Porsche 718 Boxster are much more impressive dynamically. And if you need a four-seater, the Ford Mustang GT offers similar levels of performance for much less. We can't deny the 4 Series' top-notch construction, but some cabin surfaces could be nicer for this money.

Like Audi and Mercedes, BMW offers a bumper-to-bumper warranty good for four years/50,000 miles. The first three scheduled maintenance visits are complimentary, which is more generous than its direct rivals.

Wildcard

7.5/10

The smooth inline-six of the M440i is a great motor. The thrust is palpable, and the exhaust note is throaty and burbly. The thing is, the 430i isn't that much slower and saves you about $10,000. The 430i's engine stop-start system is also easy to disable at the press of a button (the M440i doesn't have a button and requires a work-around by changing driving modes).

We've yet to meet a person who likes the look of the 4 Series' front end. But it's distinctive, we'll give it that. And you can always get the 4 Series in a dark color to make the grille less pronounced. Otherwise, this is a capable and well-rounded sporty convertible that is satisfying to drive.

Which 4 Series does Edmunds recommend?

While the BMW M440i xDrive is quicker to accelerate, it also commands a big price premium over the 430i xDrive, which is our recommendation here. With the savings, you can upgrade to the M Sport package and add metallic paint, leather seats, a premium sound system and more.

BMW 4 Series models

The BMW 4 Series two-door coupe and convertible are available in 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i and M440i xDrive. The 430i versions have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque), while the M440i packs a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder (382 hp, 369 lb-ft). An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard for all 4 Series versions. Feature highlights include:

430i
Comes well equipped with:

18-inch wheels
LED headlights
Power-folding and heated mirrors
Sunroof (coupe only)
Triple-zone automatic climate control
Simulated leather upholstery
Power-adjustable front seats with driver's seat memory settings
8.8-inch touchscreen (standard on models produced early in the year)
8.8-inch display screen (standard on models produced later in the year)
10-speaker audio system
Navigation system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Natural voice recognition system

BMW also equips the 430i with several standard safety features:

Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking)

The 430i is available with several option packages including:

Driving Assistance Professional package

Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the 4 Series and the car in front)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Partially automated steering on the highway at speeds under 40 mph
Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
Front cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle ahead is about to cross your path)

Convenience package

Proximity keyless entry
Adjustable lumbar support

Premium package

Convenience package
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Gesture control (allows you to use hand gestures to operate certain infotainment functions)
Head-up display (displays important information in your sightline onto the windshield)

M Sport package

Convenience package
19-inch wheels (summer performance tires are optional)
Sport suspension
Aerodynamic body kit
Sport steering wheel

Dynamic Handling package

19-inch wheels with summer performance tires
Upgraded brakes
Sport differential (can enhance available traction)
Adaptive suspension dampers (automatically adjust to maximize ride comfort or handling ability)

Notable stand-alone options include:

Upgraded brakes and adaptive suspension dampers from the M Sport package
Adaptive LED headlights (only available on models produced early in the year)
Remote engine start
Leather upholstery
Ventilated front seats
Neck warmers (convertible only)
Live Cockpit Professional (12.3-inch digital instrumentation and 10.25-inch infotainment display)
Harman Kardon premium surround-sound system

430i xDrive
Aside from its standard all-wheel-drive system, the 430i xDrive is identical to the 430i. All of the 430i's packages and optional extras are available as well.

M440i
Tuned to deliver added athleticism, the more powerful M440i has:

M Performance package

M Sport package
18-inch wheels

Dynamic Handling package (minus adaptive dampers)

Unless they are otherwise included, the 430i shares its Premium package and other options with the M440i. Exclusive upgrades for this model include:

Adaptive LED headlights
Cooling and High Performance Tire package

19-inch summer performance tires
Adaptive suspension
High-performance brake and drivetrain cooling systems

M Carbon Exterior package

Carbon-fiber mirror caps and rear spoiler
Upgraded air inlet and rear diffuser panel trim

M440i xDrive
The M440i xDrive is the same as the M440i but includes a standard all-wheel-drive system.

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2022 BMW 4 Series Features Specs

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M440i

Total MSRP	$57,695
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	28 MPG
Cost to Drive	$169/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	12.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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BMW 4 Series vs. Audi A5

Like the BMW 4 Series, the Audi A5 lineup offers a coupe and a convertible equipped with a four-cylinder (A5) or a six-cylinder (S5) engine. All-wheel drive is standard on the Audi, which also costs less in base specification and includes real leather in every trim. However, several features standard on the BMW are optional in the Audi, and driving enthusiasts are sure to appreciate that the 4 Series is available in a traditional rear-wheel-drive configuration.

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BMW 4 Series vs. Infiniti Q60

Equipped with more power at a lower price, the Infiniti Q60 delivers appealing style and undeniable value in a luxury coupe. However, the Q60's standard twin-turbocharged V6 engine is significantly less efficient than the engines in the 4 Series, and the Infiniti lags the more sophisticated BMW in its infotainment, driver assist and collision avoidance technology. We also find the Q60 less engaging to drive than the 4 Series.

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BMW 4 Series vs. Lexus RC 300

To get a Lexus RC with all-wheel drive, you must choose the RC 300 with a detuned V6 engine making less collective power than the BMW 430i's standard turbocharged four-cylinder. The Lexus is also heavier and more ponderous to drive, gets worse fuel economy, offers less passenger and cargo space, and lacks the BMW's technological sophistication. Between these two models, the BMW is the better choice.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite 4 Series safety features:

Active Driving Assistant: Bundles a number of driver assist features, including a blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert.
Emergency Stop Assistant: Can identify when a driver is possibly suffering a medical emergency and can bring the 4 Series to a safe stop.
Extended Traffic Jam Assistant: Drives and steers the vehicle at low speeds while on the highway to reduce the tedium of driving in traffic.

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FAQ

Is the BMW 4 Series a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2022 4 Series both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.9 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the 4 Series ranges from 10.6 to 12.0 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a BMW 4 Series. Learn more

What's new in the 2022 BMW 4 Series?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 BMW 4 Series:

Rear-wheel-drive version of the M440i coupe debuts
All-wheel drive is available for the convertible
Updates to standard and optional equipment
Part of the second 4 Series generation introduced for 2021

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Is the BMW 4 Series reliable?

To determine whether the BMW 4 Series is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the 4 Series. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the 4 Series's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2022 BMW 4 Series a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2022 BMW 4 Series is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2022 4 Series and gave it a 7.9 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2022 4 Series is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2022 BMW 4 Series?

The least-expensive 2022 BMW 4 Series is the 2022 BMW 4 Series M440i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $56,700.

Other versions include:

M440i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $56,700
M440i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $64,200

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What are the different models of BMW 4 Series?

If you're interested in the BMW 4 Series, the next question is, which 4 Series model is right for you? 4 Series variants include M440i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A), and M440i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). For a full list of 4 Series models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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