8.3
2025 BMW 4 Series review
The BMW 4 Series blends good looks on the inside and outside with refined driving dynamics, whether you're commuting or hustling.
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Scott Collie
BMW 4 Series vs Subaru BRZ Comparison
BMW 4 Series
Subaru BRZ
2024 BMW
4 Series
vs
2024 Subaru
BRZ
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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8.3
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Based on the BMW 4 Series 30i M SPORT
Based on the Subaru BRZ tS
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
59L
389 to 484 km
50L
440 to 475 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$93,700 - $148,400
$40,290 - $49,690
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's a sharp looker
- Updated interior is a step forward
- Balance of ride and handling comfort
Misses
- More buttons would be better inside
- Four-cylinder power not a sexy as a six
- Price hikes still rankle
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful mechanical upgrades
- Still a usable daily driver
- Manual finally gets active safety
Misses
- Loses the spare wheel
- Extra focus doesn't come cheap
- You don't get more power to exploit the chassis
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$3,850)
- Individual Metallic Paint Premium (+$9,500)
- Individual Interior Trim (+$1,200)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,000)
- M Sport Pro (+$1,900)
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Colours Available
All models are available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Ignition Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
All finishes are no-cost options.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2998 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 285kW | 174kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 5800 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 500Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 1900 | 3700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.2 - 11 | 12.5 | |
