The BMW 4 Series is based on the 3 Series saloon and hit the market in 2013. With its sleek styling, dual kidney grille and front inlet design, it was sportier than the 3 Series, even though the size was roughly the same. A second generation was released with several updates, keeping the 4 Series relevant and ahead of the competition. BMW continues to refine the engine options and add new equipment to the lineup, offering great value for buyers looking for a premium car.
962 Used BMW 4 Series cars for sale
BMW, 4 Series
2020 - 420i M Sport 5dr Auto [Professional Media]
![2020 - 420i M Sport 5dr Auto [Professional Media]](https://cdn.images.autoexposure.co.uk/AETA61009/AETV71828178_1e.jpg)
12Low Mileage
£21,498
- 2L
- Miles
21.1K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Hatchback
BMW, 4 Series
2019 (19) - 420i M Sport 5dr Auto [Professional Media]
![2019 (19) - 420i M Sport 5dr Auto [Professional Media]](https://cdn.images.autoexposure.co.uk/AETA67035/AETV87749830_1e.jpg)
20Low Mileage
£14,995
Finance available £313 pm
- 2L
- Miles
33.5K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Hatchback
Used Cars 4 U Ltd
BMW, 4 Series
2022 - 430i M Sport 2-Door
18£31,500
Finance available £627 pm
- 2L
- Miles
19.5K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Coupe
BMW, 4 Series
2021 - 2.0 M Sport Convertible 2dr Petrol Auto Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)
36£26,990
Finance available £534 pm
- 2L
- Miles
32.0K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Convertible
James Paul Car Sales Ltd
BMW, 4 Series
2023 - 420i M Sport 5dr Step Auto
19Low Mileage
£33,898
- 2L
- Miles
7.6K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Hatchback
BMW, 4 Series
2016 (66) - 420i xDrive M Sport 2dr Auto [Professional Media]
![2016 (66) - 420i xDrive M Sport 2dr Auto [Professional Media]](https://cdn.images.autoexposure.co.uk/AETA21200/AETV40025005_1e.jpg)
21£7,445
Finance available £144 pm
- 2L
- Miles
141.2K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Coupe
SS Prestige
BMW, 4 Series
2024 - 420i M Sport 2dr Step Auto
38Low Mileage
£43,995
Finance available £883 pm
- 2L
- Miles
6.2K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Convertible
BMW Bavarian
BMW, 4 Series
2014 (64) - 2.0 420d M Sport Coupe 2dr Diesel Manual xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)
50£8,500
Finance available £171 pm
- 2L
- Miles
104.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Coupe
BMW, 4 Series
2014 (64) - 2.0 420i SE Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 2dr
27£6,795
Finance available £129 pm
- 2L
- Miles
109.0K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Coupe
BMW, 4 Series
2023 - 420i M Sport 5dr Step Auto
12Low Mileage
£33,898
- 2L
- Miles
7.6K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Hatchback
BMW, 4 Series
2018 (68) - 3.0 430d M Sport Coupe 2dr Diesel Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) (258 ps)
46£13,849
Finance available £287 pm
- 3L
- Miles
72.0K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Coupe
Prestige Motoring Group
BMW, 4 Series
2016 - 420i M SPORT AUTO 2-Door
2£9,650
Finance available £193 pm
- 2L
- Miles
122.0K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Coupe
BMW, 4 Series
2015 (65) - 2.0 420d M Sport Coupe 2dr Diesel Auto Euro 6 (s/s) (190 ps)
40Low Mileage
£14,200
Finance available £277 pm
- 2L
- Miles
44.2K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Coupe
Hilton Car Supermarket Milton Keynes
BMW, 4 Series
2015 (15) - 2.0 420d M Sport Euro 6 (s/s) 2dr
50Low Mileage
£13,991
- 2L
- Miles
41.3K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Convertible
Your Next Car Ltd
BMW, 4 Series
2017 (67) - 2.0 430i M Sport Convertible 2dr Petrol Auto Euro 6 (s/s) (252 ps)
50£16,000
Finance available £335 pm
- 2L
- Miles
68.3K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Convertible
BMW, 4 Series
2016 - XDRIVE LUXURY AUTOMATIC COUPE Used 2-Door
5£10,995
Finance available £223 pm
- 3L
- Miles
74.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Coupe
READINGS OF HARROGATE
BMW, 4 Series
2021 (71) - 430i M Sport 2dr Step Auto
20Reduced
£31,450
Finance available £626 pm
- 2L
- Miles
32.0K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Convertible
Ocean Group BMW Paignton
BMW, 4 Series
2014 (14) - 3.0 435d M Sport Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) 2dr
67Low Mileage
£12,995
Finance available £268 pm
- 3L
- Miles
82.9K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Coupe
Brook Cars Company
BMW, 4 Series
2019 (69) - 440I PROFESSIONAL MEDIA M Sport 2-Door
51Reduced
£22,799
Finance available £497 pm
- 3L
- Miles
22.8K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Convertible
Find a specific BMW 4 Series
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Why buy a used BMW 4 Series?
If you're in the market for a car that's refined, upmarket and exciting to drive, then a used BMW 4 Series is a great choice. With a stylish appearance and several bodystyles to choose from, the 4 Series is known to turn heads. BMW supplies many engine options, high-tech equipment and a comprehensive safety kit to make the 4 Series an excellent luxury coupé.
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Pros
- Fun to drive
- Lots of quality equipment
- Great looking exterior
Cons
- M Sport ride can be very firm
- Practicality does suffer
- Diesels lack refinement
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Used BMW 4 Series buying guide
Engines and transmissions
There have been many options with the BMW 4 Series, including diesel or petrol engines, an automatic or manual transmission, and rear- or four-wheel drive.
Petrol- 420i 2.0-litre engine creates 181bhp for a 7.3-second 0-60mph time and an efficiency rating of up to 44.8mpg.
- 430i 2.0-litre engine uses the same four-cylinder engine, but creates 254bhp with a similar efficiency.
- M440i 3.0-litre engine increases the output to 368bhp, reducing the 0-60mph time to 4.4 seconds and changing the efficiency to 36.2mpg.
- 420d uses mild hybrid technology to make 187bhp for a 0-60mph time of 6.9 seconds, with an efficiency rating of around 60mpg.
- 430d is rated for 281bhp, reducing the 0-60mph time to 4.9 seconds with a lower efficiency rating of 52.3mpg.
- M440d is the most powerful diesel, with a rating of 335bhp, creating a 4.5-second 0-60mph time.
Practicality
The 4 Series may only have two doors, but it's a relatively practical sports coupé with a decent amount of room inside and a large boot.
Interior space- Driver sits low, but there are plenty of adjustments to get the right positioning.
- Front seats slide forward to let rear passengers in and out easier.
- ISOFIX points for child seats are found under covers for protection.
- Newer models have rear climate control for added comfort.
- 440-litre boot is similar to the Audi A5 and more than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe.
- Rear seat can be lowered with levers in the boot, creating a large load space with a flat floor.
- Boot includes a 12V socket and shopping hooks.
- Coupé is the original sports car design with two doors.
- Convertible adds to the two-door coupé with a drop top.
- 4 Series Gran Coupé (reviewed separately) offers more interior room with the four-door style.
Safety
- 2019 Euro NCAP rating was a perfect five stars.
- Adult occupant rating is 97%, while vulnerable road users is 93%.
- Standard kit includes autonomous emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane assist and an active bonnet.
Technology
- 10.25-inch touchscreen display can be activated with voice control.
- 12.3-inch instrument display replaces older-style gauges.
- Connectivity available through Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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Different generations of used BMW 4 Series
Second Generation (2020 to 2021)
The second-generation 4 Series had a different design from the original version. The kidney grille was made larger and the air vents installed to cool the brakes increased in size. From the silhouette alone, the 4 Series closely resembled the 8 Series, and it was finished with a dual exhaust in the rear.
BMW released a facelift in 2024 to make some upgrades. Horizontal slats were added to soften the image and new headlights were installed. Even though the shape of the car didn't change, it looked almost entirely new.
- Fuel type:
- Diesel / Petrol
- Engine Size:
- 2 - 3
- MPG:
- 26 - 61
- Acceleration:
- 3.5 - 8.2 seconds
- Boot space:
- 385 - 470 L capacity
- NCAP Safety rating:
- 5 / 5 stars
Greenest
420i M Sport 2dr Step Auto
Cheapest
420i M Sport 2dr Step Auto
Fastest
B4 GT 3.0 Bi Turbo 5dr Switch-Tronic AWD
First Generation (2013 to 2021)
Based on the same platform as the 3 Series, BMW took the coupé version and made it into the 4 Series. Initially, it had many of the same styling features, with a narrow, wide grille and swept-back headlights, but it sat lower to the ground and had a wider stance than its counterpart.
A 2018 update was released, but the styling wasn't changed significantly. Instead, BMW focused on adding more equipment from a technology and comfort standpoint.
- Fuel type:
- Diesel / Petrol
- Engine Size:
- 2 - 3
- MPG:
- 32 - 70
- Acceleration:
- 4.7 - 9.2 seconds
- Boot space:
- 220 - 480 L capacity
- NCAP Safety rating:
- stars
Greenest
420i SE 2dr Auto [Business Media]
Cheapest
420i SE 2dr
Fastest
435d xDrive Luxury 2dr Auto
Used BMW 4 Series FAQ's
Which is the most popular engine in the BMW 4 Series?
The diesel engines have been the most popular because they offer a good amount of power and are efficient, so they are cheaper to run, but the petrols are more fun to drive. The 420d is the best choice in terms of efficiency because it has a fuel economy rating of 60mpg.
Which are the most popular model variants?
Most models were offered as a Sport or M Sport variant. The most popular of these two has been the M Sport with its upgraded suspension, unique steering wheel, M-type body styling and available metallic paint.
What optional extras should I look out for?
BMW has offered an available Live Cockpit Pro system with a head-up display that reduces distractions while driving. There are also some models with the Parking Assistant Plus technology, which is super helpful when trying to get into tight spaces.
Is the BMW 4 Series a good family car?
Yes, even with the two-door coupé, the back seat offers enough room for children. Those who need additional space could consider the 4 Series Gran Coupé bodystyle instead.
Is there a hybrid version of the BMW 4 Series?
BMW has only used mild hybrid technology with the 4 Series engines, and these don't ever need be plugged in. However, there are electric versions based on the 4 Series, such as the i4 and i4 M50.
Is the BMW 4 Series available as an automatic?
The 4 Series has been available as both an automatic and a manual. The majority of used models come with an automatic transmission, so they are easy to find, but there's a good amount of manual examples as well.
Is there a four-wheel drive version available?
BMW has offered the 4 Series with standard rear-wheel drive, but there were some variants built with four-wheel drive, so either can be found among used cars - look out for ones badged as xDrive. With rear-wheel drive, drivers can expect sports-car-like handling, while four-wheel drive increases the traction and grip on the road.
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