2023 BMW 4 Series Review

Name: 2023 BMW 4 Series
Brand: BMW

Price Range: $34,590 - $49,999

BMW 4 Series M440i Convertible Exterior Shown

Look past the controversially styled grille and you'll find that the 2023 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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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

There are no significant changes for 2023
Part of the second 4 Series generation introduced for 2021

Overview

Written by automotive expert Michael Cantu

12/19/2022

The 4 Series is based on the 3 Series sedan but is available as a coupe, convertible and as a sporty sedan called the Gran Coupe, which is reviewed separately. Only a few luxury brands offer a compact coupe and convertible like the 4 Series does, with the Audi A5 being the most competitive example. The base 430i versions provide enough power and performance for most, but if you want more, the M440i's robust engine and athletic handling are impressive. The high-performance M4 (also separately reviewed) takes performance to another level.

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2023 BMW 4 Series
M440i xDrive Convertible
$56,450
great price
$5,036 below market
- 7,993 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 6cyl automatic
- Koons Westminster Toyota (46 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Westminster, MD
2023 BMW 4 Series M440i xDrive **** Balance of Factory Warranty **** Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Bluetooth, Hands-Free, Navigation, Sunroof, Keyless E...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (22 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBA63AT08PCM07315
Stock: KTWP232848
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-02-2026
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Certified 2023 BMW 4 Series
430i xDrive Convertible
$41,989
great price
$4,895 below market
- 30,181 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 4cyl automatic
- BMW of Sterling (3 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Certified. Clean CARFAX. CARFAX One-Owner. AWD 2023 BMW 4 Series 430i xDrive 8-Speed Automatic Sport Tanzanite Blue II Metallic 2.0L 4-Cylinder TwinPo...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (23 City/33 Highway)
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VIN: WBA43AT0XPCM62646
Stock: PCM62646T
Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
Listed since: 12-11-2025

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The distinctive grille of the 4 Series might make you consider another car, but if the design doesn't bother you, the 4 Series is a compelling choice. It delivers an engaging driving experience without sacrificing comfort, and it provides plenty of luxury and tech. Until Mercedes unveils its upcoming CLE coupe and convertible, the aforementioned Audi A5 and the Lexus RC (which is only offered as a coupe) are the 4 Series' only rivals. To learn more about the 4 Series, make sure to check out our testing team's in-depth Expert Rating below.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Cameron Rogers

Good

7.9

out of 10

We drove the 2023 BMW 4 Series on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8/10

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.

Interior

8/10

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

8/10

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 5 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

8/10

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.

2023 BMW 4 Series trim level differences

The BMW 4 Series two-door coupe and convertible are available in 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i and M440i xDrive trim levels. (The four-door Gran Coupe model is reviewed separately.) 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 backs both engines. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and xDrive models have all-wheel drive. Feature highlights include: Compare the 2023 BMW 4 Series trim levels in-depth.

Which 4 Series trim does Edmunds recommend?

As much as we like the more powerful M440i, the 430i is the way to go. It costs significantly less than the M440i and can be upgraded with stand-alone options and packages that improve performance, luxury and tech.

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Reliability

The 2023 BMW 4 Series has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5, ranks it #53 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

2.5 out of 5 stars2.5/5Average

#53 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$824/yr

vs. $607/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Frequency

1.56x/yr

vs. 1.36x/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Severity

18.8%

vs. 10.5%
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Recalls

1 recall found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 23V821000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: Toyota - 2
Number of vehicles affected:: 552
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
Defect Consequence:: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 12 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles

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2023 4 Series Highlights

Type:

Convertible

Trim:

430i

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$55,500
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	28 MPG
Cost to Drive	$160/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	10.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the 4 Series models:

Active Driving Assistant: Bundles a number of driver assist features, including blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic warning systems.
Emergency Stop Assistant: Can identify when a driver might be 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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