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2015 BMW 4 Series

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Class: Compact Cars
Body styles: 428i 2dr Cabriolet RWD, 428i 2dr Coupe RWD, 428i Xdrive 2dr Cabriolet AWD, 428i Xdrive 2dr Coupe AWD
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 27 combined · 23 city / 34 hwy
Length: 182.7 in
Curb weight: 3,419–4,160 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

AWD / 4WD available
No recalls so far

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 27 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 BMW 4 Series is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 183 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,995 lb (428i 2dr Cabriolet RWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (23 city / 34 highway), 3% better than the 2015 compact car average of 26.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2015

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 4 Series — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 4 Series →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
428i 2dr Cabriolet RWD	182.7 in	72 in	54.3 in	110.6 in	61 / 62.6 in	3,995 lb	50/50
428i 2dr Coupe RWD	182.7 in	72 in	54.3 in	110.6 in	61 / 62.6 in	3,419 lb	50/50
428i Xdrive 2dr Cabriolet AWD	182.7 in	72 in	54.3 in	110.6 in	61 / 62.6 in	4,160 lb	50/50
428i Xdrive 2dr Coupe AWD	182.7 in	72 in	54.3 in	110.6 in	61 / 62.6 in	3,635 lb	50/50
435i 2dr Cabriolet RWD	182.7 in	72 in	54.3 in	110.6 in	61 / 62.6 in	4,109 lb	50/50
435i 2dr Coupe RWD	182.7 in	72 in	54.3 in	110.6 in	61 / 62.6 in	3,580 lb	50/50

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
428i Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	23 / 34 / 27	+3%	$3,050	327
428i Convertible	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	23 / 33 / 26	+10%	$3,150	338
428i Gran Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	23 / 33 / 26	-1%	$3,150	338
428i xDrive Gran Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 32 / 26	-1%	$3,150	347
428i Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	22 / 33 / 26	-1%	$3,150	344
428i xDrive Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 32 / 26	-1%	$3,150	343
435i Gran Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	21 / 31 / 25	-5%	$3,300	361
435i Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	21 / 31 / 25	-5%	$3,300	361
428i xDrive Convertible	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	21 / 32 / 25	+5%	$3,300	357
435i xDrive Gran Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	20 / 30 / 24	-9%	$3,400	378
435i Convertible	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 / 30 / 24	+1%	$3,400	376
435i Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 / 29 / 24	-9%	$3,400	378
435i xDrive Convertible	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	20 / 29 / 23	-3%	$3,550	385
435i xDrive Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	20 / 30 / 23	-13%	$3,550	379
435i xDrive Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	20 / 28 / 23	-13%	$3,550	395

7/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

7/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $3,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

26.3 MPG2015 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 BMW 4 Series.

Similar 2015 compact cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2015 BMW 4 Series (this car)	27 MPG	Not rated	0
2015 BMW 3 Series	36 MPG	Not rated	0
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class	25 MPG	Not rated	0
2015 Lexus IS	24 MPG	Not rated	3
2015 Audi A4	26 MPG	Not rated	4
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class	28 MPG	Not rated	0
2015 Audi A3	35 MPG	Not rated	7

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW 4 Series.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 BMW 4 Series is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2015 BMW 4 Series in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2015 BMW 4 Series buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 BMW 4 Series. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other 4 Series years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls
2027 4 Series	31	–	Not rated	0
2026 4 Series	31	187.8 in	Not rated	0
2025 4 Series	31	187.8 in	Not rated	0
2024 4 Series	28	187.8 in	Not rated	0
2023 4 Series	28	188.2 in	Not rated	1
2022 4 Series	28	187.8 in	Not rated	0
2021 4 Series	29	187.8 in	Not rated	0
2020 4 Series	27	182.7 in	Not rated	0
2019 4 Series	27	182.7 in	Not rated	0
2018 4 Series	27	182.7 in	Not rated	0
2017 4 Series	27	182.7 in	Not rated	0
2016 4 Series	27	182.7 in	Not rated	0

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →