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2016 BMW 4 Series

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2016 models.

Class: Subcompact 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 / 35 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 29 similar 2016 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2016 BMW 4 Series is a subcompact 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 / 35 highway), 14% better than the 2016 subcompact car average of 23.7 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 2016

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2015 4 Series — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2015; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2015 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.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
428i Convertible	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	23 / 34 / 27	+14%	$3,050	338
428i Gran Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	23 / 34 / 27	+2%	$3,050	338
428i Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	23 / 35 / 27	+2%	$3,050	330
428i Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	22 / 33 / 26	-2%	$3,150	340
428i xDrive Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 33 / 26	-2%	$3,150	340
428i xDrive Gran Coupe	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 33 / 26	-2%	$3,150	340
428i xDrive Convertible	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	21 / 32 / 25	+5%	$3,300	356
435i Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 / 30 / 24	-10%	$3,400	372
435i Gran Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 / 30 / 24	-10%	$3,400	372
435i Convertible	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 / 30 / 23	-3%	$3,550	378
435i xDrive Convertible	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	20 / 29 / 23	-3%	$3,550	384
435i Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 / 29 / 23	-14%	$3,550	385
435i xDrive Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	20 / 30 / 23	-14%	$3,550	376
435i xDrive Gran Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	20 / 30 / 23	-14%	$3,550	376
435i xDrive Coupe	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	19 / 28 / 22	-17%	$3,750	399

6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

6/10EPA greenhouse gas score

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

23.7 MPG2016 Subcompact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2016 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2016 BMW 4 Series.

Similar 2016 subcompact cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2016 BMW 4 Series (this car)	27 MPG	Not rated	0
2016 BMW 3 Series	35 MPG	Not rated	0
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class	23 MPG	Not rated	0
2016 Lexus IS	26 MPG	Not rated	0
2016 Audi A4	27 MPG	Not rated	3
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class	30 MPG	Not rated	0
2016 Audi A3	39 MPG	Not rated	6

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 4 Series.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2016 BMW 4 Series is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2016 BMW 4 Series in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2016 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 2016 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
2015 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 →