8.3
2025 BMW 4 Series review
The BMW 4 Series blends good looks on the inside and outside with refined driving dynamics, whether you're commuting or hustling.
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Scott Collie
2023 Lotus Elise vs 2024 BMW 4 Series Comparison
Lotus Elise
BMW 4 Series
2023 Lotus
Elise
vs
2024 BMW
4 Series
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.3
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Based on the Lotus Elise
Based on the BMW 4 Series 30i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Fun
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
40L - 48L
312 to 374 km
59L
389 to 484 km
Warranty
3 year
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warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$97,990 - $109,990
$93,700 - $148,400
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CarExpert's Take
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Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's a sharp looker
- Updated interior is a step forward
- Balance of ride and handling comfort
Misses
- More buttons would be better inside
- Four-cylinder power not a sexy as a six
- Price hikes still rankle
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alcantara Sill Covers (+$599)
- Black Pack (+$1,099)
- Cruise Control (+$299)
- Carbon Fibre Front Access Panel (+$2,399)
- Carbon Fibre Hard Top (+$7,999)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$3,850)
- Individual Metallic Paint Premium (+$9,500)
- Individual Interior Trim (+$1,200)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,000)
- M Sport Pro (+$1,900)
Reviews
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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| SUPERCHARGED MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| SUPERCHARGED 4 | TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 179kW - 183kW | 135kW - 285kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7200 | 5000 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 244Nm | 300Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 1350 - 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.5 | 10.2 - 11 | |
