The 2021 BMW 430i Coupe is the best 4 Series model year, followed by the 2023 and 2024. The 2021 does 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds, earns 29 combined mpg, carries a 5.0 out of 5 KBB.com rating and started at $52,345. The 2014 to 2016 428i Coupe is slower at 5.7 seconds.
The last 428i Coupe, a close second on price to the 2014
Pick by what you want
Best overall
2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)
Lowest redesigned-generation price
2023 BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)
Facelifted F32
2018 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)
First 430i
2017 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)
Lowest sticker price
2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)
The ranking
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2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)
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Answrs VerdictThe 4 Series to buy.
0-60 mph: 5.5 seconds (430i Coupe)Base price when new: $52,345 MSRP (430i Coupe)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 26 city / 34 highway / 29 combined mpgKBB.com consumer rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2021 430i, including 21V554000 (seat belts)
The 2021 430i Coupe does 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and rates 29 combined mpg, the best of the ten. KBB.com owners rate the redesigned 4 Series 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews, and it started at $52,345. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2021 430i, including 21V554000 for the seat belts.
Go ifThe first redesigned 4 Series, with the best fuel economy of the ten
Skip ifYou want the lower sticker price of the 2023 430i Coupe
Why #1 over #2: It matches the 2022 to 2024 430i at 5.5 seconds with 29 combined mpg versus 28.
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2023 BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)
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Answrs VerdictThe runner-up.
0-60 mph: 5.5 seconds (430i Coupe)Base price when new: $48,395 MSRP (430i Coupe)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 25 city / 34 highway / 28 combined mpgKBB.com consumer rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2023 430i, including 23V118000 (body control module software)
The 2023 430i Coupe does 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and rates 28 combined mpg. KBB.com owners rate it 5.0 out of 5, and it started at $48,395. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2023 430i, including 23V118000 for body control module software.
Go ifThe lowest sticker price of the redesigned-generation years
Skip ifYou want 29 combined mpg (2021 430i Coupe)
Why #2 over #3: It matches the 2024 and 2022 430i Coupe at 28 combined mpg with a lower original MSRP, $48,395 versus $50,895 and $53,645.
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2024 BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)
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Answrs VerdictThe newest of the ten.
0-60 mph: 5.5 seconds (430i Coupe)Base price when new: $50,895 MSRP (430i Coupe)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 25 city / 34 highway / 28 combined mpgKBB.com consumer rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2024 430i, including 26V056000 (starter assembly)
The 2024 430i Coupe does 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and rates 28 combined mpg. KBB.com owners rate it 5.0 out of 5, and it started at $50,895. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2024 430i, including 26V056000 for the starter assembly.
Go ifThe newest 4 Series Coupe of the ten
Skip ifYou want the lower 2023 sticker price
Why #3 over #4: It matches the 2022 430i Coupe at 5.5 seconds and 28 combined mpg with a lower original MSRP, $50,895 versus $53,645.
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2022 BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)
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Answrs VerdictThe priciest redesigned year.
0-60 mph: 5.5 seconds (430i Coupe)Base price when new: $53,645 MSRP (430i Coupe)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 25 city / 34 highway / 28 combined mpgKBB.com consumer rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2022 430i, including 23V118000 (body control module software)
The 2022 430i Coupe does 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and rates 28 combined mpg. KBB.com owners rate it 5.0 out of 5, and it started at $53,645. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2022 430i, including 23V118000 for body control module software.
Go ifThe same 5.5-second, 28 mpg 430i Coupe as the 2023 and 2024
Skip ifYou want the lower 2023 sticker price
Why #4 over #5: It carries the redesigned generation 5.0 KBB.com rating, versus 4.7 out of 5 from 74 reviews for the 2018 430i Coupe.
5
2018 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)
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Answrs VerdictThe 2018 facelift.
0-60 mph: 5.5 seconds (430i Coupe)Base price when new: $48,745 MSRP (430i Coupe)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 24 city / 34 highway / 27 combined mpgKBB.com consumer rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 74 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists a recall for the 2018 430i, 17V507000 (front seat belts)
The 2018 430i Coupe does 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and rates 27 combined mpg. KBB.com owners rate the F32 4 Series 4.7 out of 5 from 74 reviews, and it started at $48,745. NHTSA lists recall 17V507000 for the front seat belts of the 2018 430i.
Go ifThe first facelifted 430i Coupe, at the lowest price of the four 5.5-second F32 years
Skip ifYou want the 5.0 KBB.com rating of the redesigned generation
Why #5 over #6: It ties the 2017, 2019 and 2020 430i Coupe at 5.5 seconds and 27 combined mpg with a lower original MSRP, $48,745 versus $49,645 and up.
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2017 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)
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Answrs VerdictThe first 430i.
0-60 mph: 5.5 seconds (430i Coupe)Base price when new: $49,645 MSRP (430i Coupe)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 23 city / 34 highway / 27 combined mpgKBB.com consumer rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 74 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2017 430i, including 17V115000 (air bags)
The 2017 430i Coupe does 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and rates 27 combined mpg. KBB.com owners rate it 4.7 out of 5, and it started at $49,645. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2017 430i, including 17V115000 for air bags.
Go ifThe first 430i, with the new 2.0-liter turbo and a 5.5-second sprint
Skip ifYou want the lower 2018 sticker price
Why #6 over #7: It ties the 2020 430i Coupe at 5.5 seconds with a lower original MSRP, $49,645 versus $51,095.
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2020 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)
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Answrs VerdictThe last F32.
0-60 mph: 5.5 seconds (430i Coupe)Base price when new: $51,095 MSRP (430i Coupe)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 23 city / 34 highway / 27 combined mpgKBB.com consumer rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 74 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists a recall for the 2020 430i, 19V352000 (knee bolster air bags)
The 2020 430i Coupe does 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and rates 27 combined mpg. KBB.com owners rate it 4.7 out of 5, and it started at $51,095. NHTSA lists recall 19V352000 for the knee bolster air bags of the 2020 430i.
Go ifThe last F32 430i Coupe, 5.5 seconds to 60 mph
Skip ifYou want the lower 2018 sticker price
Why #7 over #8: It ties the 2019 430i Coupe at 5.5 seconds with a lower original MSRP, $51,095 versus $51,945.
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2019 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)
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Answrs VerdictThe 2019 430i.
0-60 mph: 5.5 seconds (430i Coupe)Base price when new: $51,945 MSRP (430i Coupe)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 24 city / 34 highway / 27 combined mpgKBB.com consumer rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 74 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2019 430i, including 19V352000 (knee bolster air bags)
The 2019 430i Coupe does 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and rates 27 combined mpg. KBB.com owners rate it 4.7 out of 5, and it started at $51,945. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2019 430i, including 19V352000 for knee bolster air bags.
Go ifA 5.5-second F32 430i Coupe
Skip ifYou want the lower 2018 sticker price
Why #8 over #9: It does 0-60 in 5.5 seconds versus 5.7 seconds for the 2014 and 2016 428i Coupe.
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2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)
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Answrs VerdictThe launch-year 428i.
0-60 mph: 5.7 seconds (428i Coupe)Base price when new: $45,250 MSRP (428i Coupe)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 23 city / 35 highway / 27 combined mpgKBB.com consumer rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 74 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2014 428i, including 15V189000 (fuel pump)
The 2014 428i Coupe does 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds and rates 27 combined mpg. KBB.com owners rate it 4.7 out of 5, and it started at $45,250, the lowest of the ten. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2014 428i, including 15V189000 for the fuel pump.
Go ifThe launch-year 428i Coupe, at the lowest sticker price of the ten
Why #9 over #10: It ties the 2016 428i Coupe at 5.7 seconds with a lower original MSRP, $45,250 versus $45,295.
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2016 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)
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Answrs VerdictThe last 428i.
0-60 mph: 5.7 seconds (428i Coupe)Base price when new: $45,295 MSRP (428i Coupe)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 23 city / 35 highway / 27 combined mpgKBB.com consumer rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 74 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists a recall for the 2016 428i, 24V608000 (engine cooling pump)
The 2016 428i Coupe does 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds and rates 27 combined mpg. KBB.com owners rate it 4.7 out of 5, and it started at $45,295. NHTSA lists recall 24V608000 for the engine cooling pump of the 2016 428i.
Go ifThe last 428i Coupe, a close second on price to the 2014
Skip ifYou want the lower 2014 sticker price
How we ranked these
We ranked ten BMW 4 Series model years like for like on the base 4-cylinder Coupe, the 428i for 2014 to 2016 and the 430i for 2017 to 2024: the KBB.com consumer rating, then KBB.com 0-60 mph time, then EPA combined mpg, then original MSRP. KBB.com pools owner reviews by generation, so the 2014 to 2020 F32 years share a 4.7 out of 5 rating and the 2021 to 2024 G22 years share a 5.0, which is why the generation decides the first split. NHTSA lists recalls for every year, so recalls did not separate the picks, and we did not rank on raw recall or complaint totals. Each pick is one model year, ten different years. The photos show the right generation for each year, not the exact trim: 2014 to 2017 the original F32 Coupe, 2018 to 2020 the facelifted F32, and 2021 to 2024 the redesigned G22. All ten are credited Wikimedia Commons photos. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best BMW 4 Series model year?
The 2021 BMW 430i Coupe: 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds, 29 combined mpg, a 5.0 out of 5 KBB.com rating and a $52,345 original MSRP.
How fast is a BMW 430i Coupe?
KBB.com lists the 430i Coupe at 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds for every model year from 2017 to 2024. The 2014 to 2016 428i Coupe takes 5.7 seconds.
How much did a new BMW 4 Series Coupe cost?
The 2014 428i Coupe started at $45,250, the lowest of the ten years; the 2022 430i Coupe started at $53,645, the highest.
What is the fuel economy of the BMW 430i Coupe?
KBB.com lists the 2021 430i Coupe at 29 combined mpg, the 2022 to 2024 at 28 combined mpg and the 2017 to 2020 at 27 combined mpg.
Base 4-cylinder Coupe original MSRP (KBB.com) at a glance
2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)45,250 dollars
2016 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)45,295 dollars
2023 BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)48,395 dollars
2018 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)48,745 dollars
2017 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)49,645 dollars
2024 BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)50,895 dollars
2020 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)51,095 dollars
2019 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)51,945 dollars
2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)52,345 dollars
2022 BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)53,645 dollars
Base 4-cylinder Coupe original MSRP (KBB.com), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
