The all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe is here

Published on 2 June, 2020

Launching in October 2020 with prices starting from €53,930

Overview

Mild hybrid technology, the latest weight-saving chassis technology and the first BMW to be available with the specialised M Sport Pro Package, form part of the offering in the all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe.

The new BMW 4 Series Coupe gets a sleek and distinctive new exterior design, high quality interior, upgraded driver assistance technologies and even greater efficiencies from the introduction of the mild hybrid technology.

The new BMW 4 Series Coupe will be built at BMW Plant Dingolfing, with its worldwide launch commencing in October 2020.

At 4,768 millimetres, the new car is 128mm longer than its predecessor and 27mm wider (now 1,852mm), and its wheelbase has grown by 41mm to 2,851mm. Only 6mm has been added to the vehicle height, which is now 1,383mm. Increased track widths (+ 28mm at the front and + 18mm at the rear), short overhangs, slender pillars, long doors with frameless windows and a flowing roofline combine to deliver a sleek look.

Powerful yet efficient petrol engines:

The BMW 430i Coupe and BMW 420i Coupe benefit from extensively upgraded four-cylinder petrol engines. The more powerful of the 2.0-litre pair generates 258hp and peak torque of 400Nm. This enables the new BMW 430i Coupe to accelerate from 0-100kmph in 5.8 seconds. The engine’s optimised efficiency levels result in combined CO2 emissions figures of 141 – 131g/km.

The four-cylinder engine in the new BMW 420i Coupe has a maximum output of 184hp and peak torque of 300Nm, enabling it to get from 0-100kmph in 7.5 seconds.

New: two-stage turbocharging for all diesel engines:

A new, highly responsive two-stage turbocharging system now forms part of the BMW TwinPower Turbo technology integrated into all diesel engines for the new BMW 4 Series Coupe.

The 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel unit in the BMW 420d Coupe and BMW 420d xDrive Coupe additionally uses an advanced version of the common-rail direct injection system. The engine generates maximum output of 190hp and peak torque of 400Nm, enabling a 0-100kmph sprint times of 7.1 seconds (BMW 420d Coupe) and 7.4 seconds (BMW 420d xDrive Coupe). Efficiency has likewise improved, with combined fuel consumption of 108.3-116.5mpg and CO2 emissions of 112 – 103 g/km for the new BMW 420d Coupe, and 98.8-105.7kmpg and 121 – 112 g/km for the BMW 420d xDrive Coupe.

Multi-stage turbocharging technology also features in the 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line unit powering the new BMW 430d xDrive Coupe (due to become available from March 2021). The turbocharging system’s variable turbine geometry ensures a high level of responsiveness, with 650Nm of peak torque on tap. Maximum output is 286hp, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100kmph in 5.2 seconds.

The new BMW M440d xDrive Coupe (due in March 2021) features a straight-six, 3.0-litre diesel engine producing 340hp. Peak torque, meanwhile, has increased to 700Nm. For optimum response and power delivery, the new power unit’s high-pressure and low-pressure stages both feature variable turbine geometry. The new BMW M440d xDrive Coupe requires just 4.7 seconds to reach 100kmph from rest.

This is the first time that every BMW 4 Series Coupe has been fitted with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission as standard. The latest version of the automatic transmission has been revised to provide even sharper shift characteristics with greater efficiency and refinement. All models are fitted with shift paddles on the steering wheel.

Immediate response off the line and superior efficiency thanks to mild hybrid technology:

Mild hybrid technology has been included with all diesel engines and with the straight-six petrol unit of the flagship BMW M440i xDrive Coupe. Fitting a 48V starter-generator and second battery greatly increases the scope for utilising Brake Energy Regeneration and the electrical power it produces.

The recuperated energy collected by the 48V battery can be supplied to the 12V electrical system or used for generating additional drive power when fed back to the 48V starter-generator. When the car is accelerating, the generator is also able to offer the driver an electric boost effect that instantly makes an extra 11hp available.

Chassis technology:

The new BMW 4 Series Coupe utilises an enhanced version of the 3 Series Saloon chassis to offer improved handling and reinforce its sporting character. An almost completely sealed underbody, improved air flap control and numerous other measures have led to a reduction in drag, reflected in a Cd as low as 0.25 (BMW 420d Coupe). The extra 23 millimetres of track width at the rear axle compared with the new BMW 3 Series Saloon, 50:50 weight distribution and a centre of gravity that is 21 millimetres lower than the Saloon significantly aid agility.

Customers can tailor the driving experience with options that include M Sport suspension, Adaptive M suspension with variable sport steering, M Sport brakes and the M Sport differential.

Pricing:

Prices start from just under €54,000 for a 420i M Sport, a 420d will set you back €59,070, the 430i starts at €61,960 and if you are feeling particularly flush a 440i M Sport is a smidge under €80,000. We have yet to get pricing on the 430d or 440d both of which arrive in March 2021.

Anthony Murphy

I just kept turning up and eventually they let me drive some shiny new cars.