BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

• Body Glass
  • Acoustic glazing
  • Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
  • Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing function all round
  • Green tinted heat protection glazing
  • Rear wiper
  • Windscreen wipers with integrated heated washing jets
• Brakes
  • Brake energy regeneration
  • Braking pre-tensioning
  • Coasting in idle in ECO PRO mode
  • Cornering brake control (CBC)
  • Dry braking
  • Dynamic brake control
  • Dynamic stability control + (DSC+) - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with brake assist and cornering brake control + Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
  • Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
  • Electromechanical parking brake including automatic hold function and automatic release of the parking brake when pulling away
  • Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
  • Front and rear ventilated brake disc
  • Hill start assistant
• Carpets/Rugs
  • Velour front floor mats
• Chassis/Suspension
  • Double joint spring strut front axle
  • Drive performance control - ECO PRO, comfort and sport modes
  • Low centre of gravity
  • Stroke dependent dampers
• Communication
  • Bluetooth hands free facility with USB audio interface with audio streaming
• Driver Aids
  • Active guard plus
  • Attentiveness assist
  • Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
  • Variable sport steering
• Driver Convenience
  • Auto start-stop
  • Electric bootlid
  • Tailgate
• Driver Information
  • BMW ConnectedDrive online services
  • BMW Live Cockpit Plus Nav/12.3" instrument display/14.9" display/Intelligent Voice Assist/iDrive touch/access 3rd party app/2USB/4G//bluetooth//Wi-Fi
  • BMW service history
  • BMW Teleservices
  • Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
  • Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
  • Condition based service
  • Gearshift time display in manual mode
  • iDrive controller on centre console
  • Instrument cluster with speedometer with mph readout, tachometer, fuel gauge and oil temperature gauge
  • Integrated owners handbook
  • Language version English
  • Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
  • On board computer - average speed, fuel consumption, outside temp display with acoustic warning, clock/date, service interval, odometer/trip meter
  • Optimum shift indicator
  • Run flat indicator
  • Shifting point display
• Driving Mirrors
  • Automatically dimming electrochromatic rear view mirror
  • Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle
  • Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
• Engine
  • Balanced 50/50 weight distribution
  • Double VANOS
  • High precision injection
  • Petrol Particulate Filter
  • VALVETRONIC engine management
• Entertainment
  • 1x USB type A with data transfer and 1.5 Amp charging function in the centre console
  • 1x USB type C with 3 Amp charging function in the front centre armrest
  • DAB tuner
  • Electronic service booklet
  • Personal eSim
• Exterior Body Features
  • BMW emblem on engine compartment lid and tailgate
  • BMW kidney grille with mesh grille front side of the nuggets in matt aluminium and frame in chrome high gloss
  • Body colour fuel filler flap
  • Body colour roof fin
  • Brushed aluminium inserts in the front door sill finishers with BMW designation
  • Door sill strips
  • Fading support
  • Front and rear bumper system
  • Front apron plastic in body colour
  • High gloss shadow line exterior trim
  • Illuminated bow type door handles in body colour drivers side with door lock
  • Licence plate panel integrated into front bumper and tailgate
  • Lightweight engineering
  • M designation on front side panels, left and right
  • M rear boot spoiler
  • One piece front bumper cover including towing eye cover in body colour
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Side frame decorative moulding black matt
  • Visible exhaust tailpipe finisher
  • Visible VIN plate
  • Widened track and increased camber values for max transverse dynamics, agility and steering precision
  • Window recess finisher strip in matt black
• Exterior Lights
  • Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat
  • Dynamic brake lights
  • Follow me home headlights
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED front fog lights
  • LED front indicators
  • Low and high beam headlights in Bi-LED
  • Preparation for high beam assistant
  • Reversing light
  • Two part LED tailights in L-shape with components in smoked glass, brake light, LED turn indicator and rear fog light
  • Welcome lights in interior and door handle area
• Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
  • 3 zone automatic air conditioning
• Interior Features
  • 12V power socket in front centre console
  • 2 front cupholder in centre console with clamping elements and matt black inlay
  • 3 spoke flat bottom M sport leather multifunction steering wheel
  • 4 pieces lashing eyelets in luggage compartment
  • Anthracite headlining
  • Armrest integrated in front and rear door trim + front centre console armrest
  • Battery in luggage compartment
  • BMW ID
  • Extended storage in Combination with sport seat net pocket on rear backrest
  • Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column
  • Illuminated glove compartment with separate small compartment
  • Luggage compartment seprating net on side trim left/right, Bag hook,12V socket,TTH button, USB C charging in rear, Folding compartment on driver side
  • Storage compartment in rear centre console
  • Toolkit located in luggage compartment
• Interior Lights
  • Front and rear reading lights
  • Front footwell lights
  • Illuminated armrest storage compartment
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Make-up mirror lights
• Packs
  • Ambient lighting pack - 4 Series
  • Connected professional package - 4 Series
  • M sport exterior styling pack - 4 Series
  • Park assist pack - 4 Series
• Safety
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats
  • Battery safety cut-off
  • BMW emergency call
  • Child seat ISOFIX attachment for the two outer rear seats
  • Crash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,hazard warning lights,fuel cut off,interior lighting+activation of safety battery terminal clamp
  • Driver and front passenger side airbags, integrated in the door side seat backrest bolsters for all seat variants
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • Front passenger manual airbag deactivation
  • Head airbags for all 4 outer seats
  • Seat belt security check for driver and front passenger
  • Seat belt with belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters
  • Seat occupancy detection for driver and passenger side
  • Side impact protection
  • Tyre pressure monitoring with three level warning strategy
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
• Seats
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seat and rear centre armrest with two cupholders
  • Heated driver and front passenger seats
  • Height adjustable front headrests
  • Single front passenger seat
• Security
  • Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser
  • Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • Remote control with integrated key one button open/close vehicle and windows, sole opening of the luggage compartment lid and panic mode
  • Start/stop button with Comfort Go keyless engine start and auto Start/stop deactivation button
  • Vehicle key with M specific designation
• Transmission
  • 8 speed automatic steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles
• Vanity Mirrors
  • Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
• Wheels
  • Reduced rolling resistance tyres
• Wheels - Spare
  • Tyre repair kit

• Emissions - ICE
  • CO: 0.255
  • HC: 0.17
  • HC+NOx: 0
  • NOx: 0.014
  • Particles: 0.0003
  • Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb: 153
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH: 163
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL: 153
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High: 148
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High: 132
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low: 216
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium: 153
• Emissions - Lifecycle
  • End-of-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes: 0.6
  • In-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes: 11.1
  • Lifetime Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes: 26.3
  • Production Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes: 14.6
• Engine and Drive Train
  • Camshaft: DOHC
  • Catalytic Convertor: Yes
  • CC: 1,998
  • Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
  • Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
  • Cylinders: 4
  • Cylinders - Bore (mm): 82
  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm): 94.6
  • Engine Code: B48B20M1
  • Engine Layout: NORTH SOUTH
  • Fuel Delivery: TURBO INJECTION
  • Gears: 8 SPEED
  • Number of Valves: 16
  • Transmission: SEMI-AUTO
• Fuel Consumption - ICE
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: No
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb: 6.7
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH: 7.2
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL: 6.7
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High: 6.5
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High: 5.8
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low: 9.5
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium: 6.7
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb: 42.2
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH: 39.2
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL: 42.2
  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High: 43.5
  • WLTP - MPG - High: 48.7
  • WLTP - MPG - Low: 29.7
  • WLTP - MPG - Medium: 42.2
• General
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying: No
  • Badge Engine CC: 2.0
  • Badge Power: 184
  • Based On ID:
  • Coin Description: i
  • Coin Series: M Sport
  • Generation Mark: 2
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 29E
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %:
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %:
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09:
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %:
  • NCAP Safety Assist %:
  • Safety Concerns?: No
  • Service Interval Frequency - Months: 24
  • Service Interval Mileage: 18,000
  • Special Edition: No
  • Special Order: No
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 999,999
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3
  • Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months:
  • Timing Belt Interval Mileage:
  • Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
• Performance
  • 0 to 60 mph (secs): No
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs): 7.9
  • Engine Power - BHP: 184
  • Engine Power - KW: 135
  • Engine Power - PS: Yes
  • Engine Power - RPM: 5,000
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 221
  • Engine Torque - MKG: 30.6
  • Engine Torque - NM: 300
  • Engine Torque - RPM: 1350
  • Top Speed: 146
• Test Cycles
  • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level: RDE 2
• Tyres
  • Alloys?: Yes
  • Space Saver?: No
  • Tyre Size Front: 245/45 R18
  • Tyre Size Rear: 245/45 R18
  • Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Style: AERODYNAMIC STYLE 858 M
  • Wheel Type: 18" ALLOY
• Vehicle Dimensions
  • Height: 1,442
  • Height (including roof rails):
  • Length: 4,783
  • Wheelbase: 2,856
  • Width: 1852
  • Width (including mirrors): 2,073
• Weight and Capacities
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 59
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 2,175
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1290
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 470
  • Max. Loading Weight: 555
  • Max. Roof Load: 75
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1,600
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750
  • Minimum Kerbweight: 1,620
  • No. of Seats: 5
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 12

Ten Second Review
BMW's second generation 4 Series Gran Coupe offers a more flexibly stylish choice in the profitable sector for premium badged Gran Turismo-style mid-sized executive cars. For once, two rear doors don't compromise the visual appeal of a model of this kind, nor does their extra weight dilute the handling purity. Of course, there are more practical choices in this segment - and certainly cheaper ones. After trying this BMW though, you might not be quite so attracted to them. For brand enthusiasts, there's certainly plenty to like.

Background
Electric cars are the future. But, for most people, not quite yet. Which is why at present, we find ourselves in this curious hinterland where brands must build, design and market the same kind of car both in combustion form and as an EV. Take the model in question here, the second generation version of BMW's 4 Series Gran Coupe. It's a GT-style mid-sized premium executive challenger; just like the brand's i4, launched at about the same time, based on the same CLAR platform and built at the same Munich factory. To be fair, the 4 Series Gran Coupe is a hatch, whereas the i4 is a saloon. And its interior's different from the i4 because the front of cabin design borrows everything from the two other 4 Series models BMW offers, the two-door Coupe and the Convertible. As with those two cars, the Munich maker has worked harder this time round to make both the styling and the drive experience more distinct from the closely related 3 Series model. Let's find out more.

Driving Experience
BMW claims the differences with this MK2 4 Series Gran Coupe are more than skin deep and will be equally evident in terms of drive dynamics. The chassis has been extensively tweaked over that of the 3 Series and there's a wider track rear track that gives this car a 21mm lower centre of gravity than its showroom stablemate. Plus as usual, there's rear wheel drive (and optional xDrive 4WD) and classic 50:50 weight distribution. And that's just the start. The body and suspension mountings are stiffer and on standard suspension, this '4' rides 10mm lower than a '3'. There are firmer springs and anti-roll bars and clever lift-related dampers reduce body movement and sharpen corner turn in. Plus there's a freshly developed double-jointed spring-strut front suspension and a 5-link rear axle. Engine-wise, the key news is introduction of 48V mild hybrid tech for the 2.0-litre 184hp diesel engine in the volume 420d. The same mild hybrid tech also features with the quickest conventional petrol variant too, the six cylinder 374hp M440i xDrive. A flagship M4 model will follow. Two conventional 2.0-litre petrol turbo versions also feature, the 420i (184hp) and the 430i (258hp). All the engines link up as standard with eight-speed Steptronic auto transmission, which can now be specified with a new optional Sprint function.

Design and Build
As with the Coupe and Convertible 4 Series models, the big talking point here is BMW's controversial large kidney grille. We also ought to be talking about the fact that this is now a slightly larger car, 143mm longer than its predecessor and also fractionally wider and taller, with a wider track. Like its showroom cousins, this car gets an aerodynamically optimised design that includes a completely sealed underbody and an air flap control system in the grille. The CLAR mixed steel-and-alloy platform that underpinned the previous version of this car is retained, but BMW has tried to reduce its weight through greater use of aluminium panels. Inside, the cabin follows some of the latest BMW design trends, with a revised dash layout including a smarter drive selector and a start button in the centre console. The 'BMW Live Cockpit Professional' dash set-up is standard, offering a fully digital screen layout that gives you a high-resolution 12.3-inch instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and a 10.25-inch iDrive infotainment Central Control Display. There are also re-designed sports seats and the option of a revised head-up display.

Market and Model
Sporty 'M Sport' trim is standardised this time round and prices start from around £40,000 for the entry-level 420i. There's a further £2,500 premium if you want the 420d diesel version - which can be had with xDrive 4WD for another £1,500 more. You're looking at around £45,000 for a 430i. And think in terms of around £55,000 if you want the M440i xDrive model. As an option, there's an 'M Sport Pro' package which includes a special 'Sprint' function for additional bursts of speed and a sporty engine soundtrack in the cabin when the 'SPORT' driving mode is activated. Plus you get M sport brakes, 19-inch 'M light' alloy wheels, a rear spoiler in a high-gloss black, BMW individual high-gloss 'Shadowline' trim with extended features and BMW individual lights and M seat belts. You might also be interested in a browse through the M Performance Parts portfolio, from which you can order things like 20-inch M Performance forged light alloy wheels in a Y-spoke design with a Jet Black matt finish. Or maybe a carbon fibre finish for the front grille, front splitter and side skirts, as well as aero flicks for the front apron in high-gloss black.

Cost of Ownership
Mild hybrid technology has been included with all diesel engines and with the straight-six petrol unit of the flagship BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe. Fitting a 48V starter-generator and second battery greatly increases the scope for utilising Brake Energy Regeneration and the electrical power it produces. The recuperated energy collected by the 48V battery can be supplied to the 12V electrical system or used for generating additional drive power when fed back to the 48V starter-generator. When the car is accelerating, the generator is also able to offer the driver an electric boost effect that instantly makes an extra 11hp available. All of which should promise a competitive set of efficiency stats, though they're way down on what you'd get from an identically-engined 4 Series 2-door Coupe. We'll start with the petrol models. The 420i manages up to 42.8mpg on the combined cycle and up to 150g/km of CO2. For the 430i version, the figures are up to 41.5mpg and up to 156g/km. For the M440i xDrive, the figures are up to 35.3mpg and up to 181g/km. What about the diesels? For the 420d, the official figures are up 58.9mpg and up to 126g/km. For the 420d xDrive version, it's up to 55.4mpg and up to 133g/km.

Summary
One great car can create many such models. Certainly, there seems to be an almost never-ending series of ways that BMW can use the underpinnings of their segment-defining 3 Series saloon to suit ever-changing customer preferences. Here perhaps, in this good looking second generation 4 Series Gran Coupe, we have the most appealing example yet of what this Munich maker can do in the mid-sized executive segment. Not all cars that claim to be 'coupes' are stylish enough to really deserve that title - particularly those that must also accommodate two rear passenger doors. This improved Gran Coupe though, wears its badge credibly yet still offers enough practicality to justify its existence. Overall, if you're looking at buying a conventional premium badged mid-sized executive model, you may well not already have this Gran Coupe on your wish list. If so, then perhaps it ought to be. After all, just for once, the kind of car you've dreamed about may also need to be the one you really need to choose.