Podcasts

Accueil
Cette page en français

The Car Guide › Manufacturers › BMW › 4 Series › 2016

BMW 4 Series

Year

See photo gallery

The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 78% Detailed ratings

Price $49,450 – $153,000 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.2 – 14.1 L/100km

Compare Used vehicles

To simplify the lives of its customers, BMW recently divided the 3 Series into two, placing the coupé, cabriolet and a hatchback version in a separate category—the 4 Series. Whether you choose the 2.0-litre 241-horsepower 4-cylinder turbo or the 3.0-litre 300-horsepower turbo, you'll get a top-notch machine. And we haven’t even mentioned the BMW M4 that defies convention with 425 horsepower.

Tests and Features

All BMW 4 Series reviews

Manual Gearbox to Survive in These Vehicles for 2026

If you're looking to get your hands on a new vehicle without an automatic transmission, we recommend you act sooner rather than later. There are only 24 options remaining for the 2026 model year, and they're mostly sports cars aimed at serious driving enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, that number is down from …October 20, 2025

Manual Gearbox to Survive in These Vehicles for 2025

The number of makes and models offering manual transmissions keeps shrinking due to poor sales, new emission regulations, incompatibilities with various driver assistance features and the increasing array of electric and hybrid vehicles, among other things. The 2025 model year will see the Jeep Gladiator, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf …November 16, 2024

Manual Gearbox to Survive in These Vehicles for 2024

October 13, 2023

2023 BMW M4 CSL: 42 for Canada

One thousand. That’s how many units of the new 2023 BMW M4 CSL ( Competition Sport Leicht ) will be sold globally. And only 42 of those—one more than initially announced—will be allocated to the Canadian market, priced at $166,500 apiece. Since most customers will likely keep the car safely …October 24, 2022

2021 BMW M4 Competition: BMW at Its Finest

The new 2021 BMW M4 Competition is a clear embodiment of what BMW does best. Equal parts calm and crazy, wise and wild, this formidable car can be driven leisurely on any given day before morphing into a corner-devouring monster as soon as you hit the track. The M4 works …June 15, 2021

Every New Car You Can Buy With a Manual Transmission

15 New Vehicles We're Anxious to Drive in 2021

December 30, 2020

2021 BMW M440i xDrive: Getting Acquainted with the New 4 Series

People can’t seem to stop talking about the all-new 2021 BMW 4 Series since the car made its debut in late spring. The polarizing front grille, of course, is the main topic. But what is it like to drive? We recently had the opportunity to take it for a quick …October 29, 2020

10 New Models Arriving at Dealerships This Fall

2018 BMW 440i xDrive: It’s a Grand Tourer Now

The BMW 3 and 4 Series duo has long been the target of numerous praise and criticism from the automotive press. With such legacy behind the cars, and increasingly demanding expectations from consumers, without forgetting aggressive new entries from Alfa Romeo, Lexus and Jaguar, the pressure has never been so …November 2, 2017

2015 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: Move Over 3 Series

Having the ability to choose is always a good thing, as long as you don't feel overwhelmed by the number of options being presented to you. The 2015 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe piles on to a semi-bewildering array of entry-level vehicles available from an automaker that has spread its …October 31, 2014

2015 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: We're Driving It This Week

When is a coupe not a coupe? When it's got four doors and a Gran Coupe badge on the trunk. This week we're off to Spartanburg, South Carolina for a chance to get behind the wheel of the all-new 2015 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, a model that's positioned between …October 20, 2014

Advertisement

News

All BMW 4 Series news

Several BMW Models, and One Toyota, Recalled Over Fire Risk

An engine starter issue has led to a new safety recall affecting several BMW models along with the Toyota GR Supra . Nearly 200,000 vehicles are involved in the U.S. and another 17,766 in Canada. Following an investigation that began in July 2024, it was discovered that, in some cases, …September 26, 2025

Many Popular BMW Models May Catch Fire, 78,000 Units Recalled in Canada

A number of popular models from German automaker BMW have just been hit with a recall due to a fire risk. Over 78,000 units are affected in Canada alone. We’re talking about the 2014-2016 2 Series and 4 Series , 2012-2016 3 Series , 5 Series and Z4 , 2012-2015 …August 27, 2024

2025 BMW M4 CS is Your New $150,000 Track Toy

BMW has just unveiled the hot new 2025 M4 CS, a track-oriented performance coupe that slots midway between the M4 Competition xDrive and the highly exclusive M4 CSL , which was limited to 1,000 units globally including 42 for Canada. The heart of this car is once again the turbocharged …May 7, 2024

The Best Compact Luxury Cars in 2024

Compact luxury cars don’t shine like they used to, but several big names still deserve consideration. What are the best buys in the segment for Canadian drivers? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various models available and identified the top three for 2024. Truth be told, …April 22, 2024

2025 BMW 4 Series is Refreshed and Mildly Electrified

The BMW 4 Series Coupe and Cabriolet get another round of updates for the 2025 model year. The changes aren’t major but cover many aspects of the car. On the outside, the headlights, grille, 19-inch wheels and taillights all sport a fresh look. The last ones are particularly striking with …January 31, 2024

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Returns With Canada-Only Special Edition

The BMW 4 Series is now available in coupe and convertible body styles only, leaving the practical four-door coupe configuration—or Gran Coupe, in BMW speak—to the fully electric i4 . There will be one exception for the 2024 model year, however. BMW today announced a new M440i xDrive Gran Coupe …November 15, 2023

BMW Announces Limited M Performance Edition Only for Canada

BMW has some good news for fans of the 4 Series Coupe : an M Performance Edition of the M440i xDrive model is coming to Canada. The bad news? Only 100 units are available. The most striking element is arguably the exclusive colour combinations, which are limited to 20 units …January 9, 2023

BMW Revives Legendary 3.0 CSL With 552 Horsepower

The BMW 3.0 CSL (Competition Sport Lightweight) from the 1970s is an automotive legend and a key piece of the German automaker’s rich history. A tribute in the form of a concept was introduced in 2015, but the result wasn’t exactly a success especially with that garish yellow body. Hot …November 24, 2022

BMW to Keep Manual Transmission Alive at Least Through 2030

The extinction of manual transmissions seems inevitable now as the auto industry moves forward with electrified powertrains, but there are still some companies out there that care about pleasing sporty driving enthusiasts and insist on keeping it alive. BMW is one of them. In a recent interview with CarBuzz , …October 19, 2022

The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Audi A4 and A5

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Compact luxury cars are no longer a match for compact luxury SUVs, which keep eating away at their market share. That being said, these cars remain solid picks—and a good …June 4, 2022

2023 BMW M4 CSL: Canada to Get 41 of Those 543-Horsepower Racers

As it turns 50, BMW M is celebrating with a very special and limited edition of the M4 high-performance coupe that brings back the CSL (Competition Sport Lightweight) moniker. Limited how? Well, production starts in July and will stop at 1,000 units, only 41 of which will head to Canada, …May 20, 2022

The Most Dependable Makes and Models in 2022 According to J.D. Power

February 10, 2022

Videos

All BMW 4 Series videos

2015 BMW 4-Series

This 4-Series coupe is built on the same chassis as the 3-Series sedan. While it offers more dynamic lines, its rear seats are not as inviting. Both cars share the same dashboard and their front seats are very comfortable, even over long distances.

BMW at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show 2014.

BMW presents a selection of fascinating new series-production models at the Geneva International Motor Show 2014. Marking their world premiere are the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé and the second generation of the BMW X3.

2014 BMW 4 Series Convertible - Exterior Design

Watch the magnificent look and the folding roof of the 2014 BMW 4 series convertible.

The New BMW 4 Series Coupe On The Track

Watch BMWs all-new 4 Series Coupe on the track.

2014 BMW 435i Coupe Exterior Overview

Dynamism that moves even when standing still. The design of the BMW 4 Series Coupé radiates a fascinating athletic presence and signifies sheer driving pleasure. A promise that is not only fulfilled during the journey. But is far exceeded.

2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe at the Race Track

Watch BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept tearing up the race track!

The Car Guide rating 78%

Pros

N/A

Cons

N/A

Global rating

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	7/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	8/10

Coupes under $50,000

Fuel economy	8/10
Reliability	7/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	7/10

Coupes between $50,000 and $100,000 (M4)

Fuel economy	8/10
Reliability	7/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	9/10

Convertibles and roadsters over $50,000

Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	7/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	7/10

Sport cars between $50,000 and $100,000

Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	7/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	8/10

What's new in 2016

No major change

Competitors

Recalls

Label
August 15, 2024
Engine
August 13, 2024
Powertrain
October 12, 2018
Powertrain
November 19, 2015

Advertisement

Advertisement

Copyright © 2018-2025 Québecor, All Rights Reserved

Compare