No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 BMW 4-Series Review The BMW 4-Series is looking forward to big things since it is the sister car to the famous 3-Series. Thankfully, its powertrains work well. The 430i’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes 255 horsepower and has been heavily changed for 2025. The engine also has a 48-volt hybrid setup that makes it run better at low speeds. BMW’s latest version of its 3.0-liter inline-six turbocharged engine is what powers the M440i. It is very smooth and powerful, with 386 horsepower, thanks to a 48-volt hybrid system. Both engines are strong and quick to respond. The chassis for the 4-series has a lower center of gravity than the chassis for the 3-series car. It also has a wider rear track, different suspension tuning, and more aggressive steering calibration. The M440i coupe makes sense, but during our most recent test drive, we were more struck by its amazing inline-six engine than by how well it drove. The 2025 4-Series lineup has a few small changes that will give the body some more finesse. In other words, new cars like the Genesis G70 and Audi A5 are great at finding the right balance between speed and style. Still, the 4-series gives you the chance to buy a cheap, well-equipped European coupe or convertible that’s fearless in showing off its speed when it needs to. What's New? Both of the engines we have now will have a 48V hybrid system by 2025. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine in the 430i now uses Miller cycle combustion, along with other changes for the better. The outside looks better because the front fascia has been remade with new headlight designs and a matte chrome ring for the two kidney grilles. If you choose the Shadowline package for your M440i or 340i, you can get BMW’s one-of-a-kind laser taillight technology, which uses lit glass fiber bundles. There are now two new paint colors, Vegas Red Metallic, and Cape York Green Metallic, as well as a carbon accent package for the outside. There are also two new 19-inch wheel designs for 2025. The first is a standard 19-inch Y-spoke alloy design (optional on 430i) for the 440i that comes in Jet Black or a bi-color finish. The second is a new extra 19-inch Y-spoke alloy bi-color Midnight Gray finish. BMW’s latest iDrive 8.5 operating system and a redesigned steering wheel are among the changes to the inside. The iDrive 8.5 system fixes the previous version’s often too-complicated display and operation system. Pros and Cons Pros Six-cylinder engine with torque. The dynamics of composed drives. Interior that is high-tech. Cons Style that divides the front. The M Sport has stiff suspension. Engine, Transmission, and Performance A 48-volt hybrid system is built into both of the possible motors. The 430i model’s 2.0-liter engine has been updated with changes to the combustion chambers and valve control systems. However, the engine’s total output of 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque has not changed. The 2025 M440i cars have a 3.0-liter inline-six engine that can make up to 386 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque. (12) The 48-volt starter engine gives it that power. The electric motor is better at low speeds when the higher power helps with step-off step-off. The 4-series brakes have always been solid, as shown by the 430i’s 149-foot stop from 70 mph in earlier tests. However, the handling still needs to be better than BMW’s best. Our 430i xDrive feels too soft for our tastes, and the body moves strangely. Safety BMW cars come with a lot of features that help the driver, and you can add more advanced technologies as choices. To understand more about the findings of the 4-series crash tests, you can visit the websites of the IIHS and the NHTSA. Some important safety factors are: People are usually recognized by automatic emergency brakes. Normal lane exit alarm that helps you stay in your lane. You can get adaptive speed control. Internal and External Cargo Capacity Most people might not notice a big change between the 4- and 3-series cabins unless they are sitting in the back seat. The 3-series with four doors has the same dashboard setup, interior materials, and main controls as the 4-series. However, the 4-series feels smaller because its roofline is lower.In our testing, we found that the coupe’s trunk could only accommodate five carry-on bags, one less than the 3-series sedan. There is less room in the trunk than in the 3-series, especially in convertible models. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG EPA fuel-economy scores for the 2018 4-series lineup are much better than those for last year’s model. The six-cylinder M440i can get up to 30 mpg combined and 34 mpg highway, which is good given how much power it has. The four-cylinder 430i can get up to 31 mpg combined and 36 mpg highway. However, the scores go down a little when xDrive all-wheel drive is added, and convertibles use a little more gas than coupons. At 28 miles per gallon, the 430i and M440i xDrive convertible cars get the least gas mileage. It’s important to note that the 2024 430i xDrive got 34 mpg on our 200-mile, 75 mph highway test. We will take care of this area as soon as we have test data for the 2025 model. Infotainment and Connectivity The 12.3-inch gauge display and 14.9-inch infotainment display in the 2025 4-series are the same as those in the 3-series car. However, both use BMW’s iDrive 8.5, the newest version of the system. Both screens can be used as touchscreens, but a click-wheel controller is attached to the center to make it easier to use while driving. People say that the new images on the home screen make it easier to use and that being able to get to extra features right away without having to go through submenus also makes it better. You can add on Wi-Fi and a wireless charging pad for your phone, but Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and navigation in the dashboard come as standard. Range, Charging, and Battery Life It’s been a while since we drove a 430i xDrive or an M440i coupe. Back then, in the 2021 model year, cars could go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 and 5.2 seconds, respectively. Even though not much has changed since then, an electric hybrid system and other changes to the engine will make it more important to step off, which will lead to better performance. We’re going to test the new powertrains and make changes to this page as needed. Price and How to Choose Even though it costs an extra $13,000, the M440i is the best way to experience BMW, even though the 430i hatchback is also a great car. There is a turbocharged inline-six engine in the 430i, but it doesn’t have the same fierce beauty. This is a big part of that evaluation. For those who need more proof of the price increase, it comes with a bunch of new features. New 19-inch wheels, an M Sport suspension and rear differential, a back spoiler, a faux leather console, and other things come with the M440i. The base price goes up by $8000 if you choose the soft-top body style, but there is also a foldable version. For an extra $2,000, you can add xDrive all-wheel drive to any 4-series.
