BMW 4 Series Engines and Transmissions
Your BMW 4 Series engine choice depends on how you drive. Among the Cabrio options, the rear-wheel-drive 420d 2.0 MT combines diesel economy with manual control, while the 430d 3.0 AT pairs strong diesel torque with automatic convenience. The gasoline 440i 3.0 AT xDrive offers smooth acceleration and all-wheel-drive traction.
Cabrio — BMW 4 Series Engines and Transmissions
| Modification | Engine type | Engine capacity | Maximum power | Maximum power, kw | Maximum torque N⋅m | Transmission | Type of drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420d 2.0 AT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 420d 2.0 MT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 420d 2.0 AT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 430d 3.0 AT | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 258 hp | 190 kW | 560 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 435d 3.0 AT | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 313 hp | 230 kW | 630 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 430i 2.0 AT | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 249 hp | 183 kW | 350 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 249 hp | 183 kW | 350 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 420i 2.0 MT | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 270 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 430i 2.0 MT | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 252 hp | 185 kW | 350 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 252 hp | 185 kW | 350 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 440i 3.0 AT | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 326 hp | 240 kW | 450 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 420i 2.0 AT | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 270 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 430i 2.0 AT | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 252 hp | 185 kW | 350 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 440i 3.0 AT xDrive | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 326 hp | 240 kW | 450 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
Coupe — BMW 4 Series Engines and Transmissions
| Modification | Engine type | Engine capacity | Maximum power | Maximum power, kw | Maximum torque N⋅m | Transmission | Type of drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420i 2.0 AT xDrive | Gasoline | 1997 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 270 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 249 hp | 183 kW | 350 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 440i 3.0 AT xDrive | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 326 hp | 240 kW | 450 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 420i 2.0 MT | Gasoline | 1997 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 270 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 420i 2.0 MT xDrive | Gasoline | 1997 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 270 N⋅m | Manual | AWD |
| 430i 2.0 MT | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 252 hp | 185 kW | 350 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 252 hp | 185 kW | 350 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 440i 3.0 MT xDrive | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 326 hp | 240 kW | 450 N⋅m | Manual | AWD |
| 420d 2.0 AT xDrive | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 420d 2.0 AT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 420d 2.0 MT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 420d 2.0 MT xDrive | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Manual | AWD |
| 430d 3.0 AT xDrive | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 258 hp | 190 kW | 560 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 430d 3.0 AT | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 258 hp | 190 kW | 560 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 435d 3.0 AT xDrive | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 313 hp | 230 kW | 630 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 420i 2.0 AT | Gasoline | 1997 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 275 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 430i 2.0 AT | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 249 hp | 183 kW | 350 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 430i 2.0 AT | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 252 hp | 185 kW | 357 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 430i 3.0 AT | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 326 hp | 240 kW | 459 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 440i 3.0 MT | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 326 hp | 240 kW | 450 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
Liftback — BMW 4 Series Engines and Transmissions
| Modification | Engine type | Engine capacity | Maximum power | Maximum power, kw | Maximum torque N⋅m | Transmission | Type of drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420i 2.0 AT xDrive | Gasoline | 1997 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 270 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 249 hp | 183 kW | 350 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 440i 3.0 AT xDrive | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 326 hp | 240 kW | 450 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 420i 2.0 MT xDrive | Gasoline | 1997 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 270 N⋅m | Manual | AWD |
| 420i 2.0 MT | Gasoline | 1997 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 270 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 430i 2.0 MT | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 252 hp | 185 kW | 350 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 252 hp | 185 kW | 350 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 420d 2.0 AT xDrive | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 418d 2.0 MT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 320 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 418d 2.0 AT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 320 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 420d 2.0 MT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Manual | RWD |
| 420d 2.0 AT | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 420d 2.0 MT xDrive | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 190 hp | 140 kW | 400 N⋅m | Manual | AWD |
| 430d 3.0 AT | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 258 hp | 190 kW | 560 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 430d 3.0 AT xDrive | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 258 hp | 190 kW | 560 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 435d 3.0 AT xDrive | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 313 hp | 230 kW | 630 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 420i 2.0 AT | Gasoline | 1997 cm³ | 184 hp | 135 kW | 270 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 430i 2.0 AT | Gasoline | 1998 cm³ | 252 hp | 185 kW | 350 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
| 440i 3.0 AT | Gasoline | 2998 cm³ | 326 hp | 240 kW | 450 N⋅m | Automatic | RWD |
BMW 4 Series Dimensions
Cabrio — BMW 4 Series Dimensions
| Modification | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Max weight | Ground clearance, minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420d 2.0 AT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1384 mm | 2810 mm | 1500 kg | 2020 kg | 130 mm |
| 420d 2.0 MT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1384 mm | 2810 mm | 1700 kg | 2170 kg | 130 mm |
| 420d 2.0 AT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1384 mm | 2810 mm | 1715 kg | 2185 kg | 130 mm |
| 430d 3.0 AT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1384 mm | 2810 mm | 1845 kg | 2220 kg | 130 mm |
| 435d 3.0 AT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1384 mm | 2810 mm | 1925 kg | 2290 kg | 145 mm |
| 430i 2.0 AT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1384 mm | 2810 mm | 1510 kg | 2030 kg | 130 mm |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1384 mm | 2810 mm | 1575 kg | 2095 kg | 130 mm |
| 420i 2.0 MT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1384 mm | 2810 mm | 1700 kg | 2170 kg | 130 mm |
| 430i 2.0 MT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1384 mm | 2810 mm | 1710 kg | 2170 kg | 130 mm |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1384 mm | 2810 mm | 1805 kg | 2255 kg | 145 mm |
| 440i 3.0 AT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1384 mm | 2810 mm | 1770 kg | 2230 kg | 130 mm |
| 420i 2.0 AT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1384 mm | 2810 mm | 1715 kg | 2185 kg | 130 mm |
| 430i 2.0 AT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1384 mm | 2810 mm | 1735 kg | 2195 kg | 130 mm |
| 440i 3.0 AT xDrive | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1384 mm | 2810 mm | 1850 kg | 2300 kg | 145 mm |
Coupe — BMW 4 Series Dimensions
| Modification | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Max weight | Ground clearance, minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420i 2.0 AT xDrive | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1530 kg | 2050 kg | 130 mm |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1575 kg | 2095 kg | 130 mm |
| 440i 3.0 AT xDrive | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1625 kg | 2145 kg | 145 mm |
| 420i 2.0 MT | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1430 kg | 1950 kg | 130 mm |
| 420i 2.0 MT xDrive | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1595 kg | 2040 kg | 130 mm |
| 430i 2.0 MT | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1490 kg | 2010 kg | 130 mm |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1575 kg | 2095 kg | 130 mm |
| 440i 3.0 MT xDrive | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1610 kg | 2130 kg | 145 mm |
| 420d 2.0 AT xDrive | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1560 kg | 2080 kg | 145 mm |
| 420d 2.0 AT | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1500 kg | 2020 kg | 130 mm |
| 420d 2.0 MT | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1475 kg | 1995 kg | 130 mm |
| 420d 2.0 MT xDrive | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1540 kg | 2060 kg | 145 mm |
| 430d 3.0 AT xDrive | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1690 kg | 2135 kg | 130 mm |
| 430d 3.0 AT | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1615 kg | 2060 kg | 130 mm |
| 435d 3.0 AT xDrive | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1700 kg | 2145 kg | 130 mm |
| 420i 2.0 AT | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1570 kg | 2015 kg | 130 mm |
| 430i 2.0 AT | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1510 kg | 2030 kg | 130 mm |
| 430i 2.0 AT | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1585 kg | 2030 kg | 130 mm |
| 430i 3.0 AT | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1630 kg | 2075 kg | 130 mm |
| 440i 3.0 MT | 4640 mm | 1825 mm | 1377 mm | 2810 mm | 1540 kg | 2060 kg | 130 mm |
Liftback — BMW 4 Series Dimensions
| Modification | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Max weight | Ground clearance, minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420i 2.0 AT xDrive | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1660 kg | 2145 kg | 145 mm |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1615 kg | 2175 kg | 130 mm |
| 440i 3.0 AT xDrive | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1685 kg | 2245 kg | 145 mm |
| 420i 2.0 MT xDrive | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1645 kg | 2130 kg | 145 mm |
| 420i 2.0 MT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1555 kg | 2040 kg | 130 mm |
| 430i 2.0 MT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1520 kg | 2080 kg | 130 mm |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1615 kg | 2175 kg | 130 mm |
| 420d 2.0 AT xDrive | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1615 kg | 2175 kg | 145 mm |
| 418d 2.0 MT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1510 kg | 2070 kg | 130 mm |
| 418d 2.0 AT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1530 kg | 2090 kg | 130 mm |
| 420d 2.0 MT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1520 kg | 2080 kg | 130 mm |
| 420d 2.0 AT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1540 kg | 2100 kg | 130 mm |
| 420d 2.0 MT xDrive | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1595 kg | 2155 kg | 145 mm |
| 430d 3.0 AT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1680 kg | 2165 kg | 130 mm |
| 430d 3.0 AT xDrive | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1750 kg | 2235 kg | 145 mm |
| 435d 3.0 AT xDrive | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1760 kg | 2245 kg | 145 mm |
| 420i 2.0 AT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1505 kg | 2040 kg | 130 mm |
| 430i 2.0 AT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1540 kg | 2100 kg | 130 mm |
| 440i 3.0 AT | 4638 mm | 1825 mm | 1389 mm | 2810 mm | 1615 kg | 2175 kg | 130 mm |
BMW 4 Series Cargo Space
Cabrio — BMW 4 Series Cargo Space
| Modification | Trunk volume min | Trunk volume max |
|---|---|---|
| 420d 2.0 AT | 220 l | 370 l |
| 420d 2.0 MT | 220 l | 370 l |
| 420d 2.0 AT | 220 l | 370 l |
| 430d 3.0 AT | 220 l | 370 l |
| 435d 3.0 AT | 220 l | 370 l |
| 430i 2.0 AT | 220 l | 370 l |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | 220 l | 370 l |
| 420i 2.0 MT | 220 l | 370 l |
| 430i 2.0 MT | 220 l | 370 l |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | 220 l | 370 l |
| 440i 3.0 AT | 220 l | 370 l |
| 420i 2.0 AT | 220 l | 370 l |
| 430i 2.0 AT | 220 l | 370 l |
| 440i 3.0 AT xDrive | 220 l | 370 l |
Coupe — BMW 4 Series Cargo Space
| Modification | Trunk volume min |
|---|---|
| 420i 2.0 AT xDrive | 445 l |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | 445 l |
| 440i 3.0 AT xDrive | 445 l |
| 420i 2.0 MT | 445 l |
| 420i 2.0 MT xDrive | 445 l |
| 430i 2.0 MT | 445 l |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | 445 l |
| 440i 3.0 MT xDrive | 445 l |
| 420d 2.0 AT xDrive | 445 l |
| 420d 2.0 AT | 445 l |
| 420d 2.0 MT | 445 l |
| 420d 2.0 MT xDrive | 445 l |
| 430d 3.0 AT xDrive | 445 l |
| 430d 3.0 AT | 445 l |
| 435d 3.0 AT xDrive | 445 l |
| 420i 2.0 AT | 445 l |
| 430i 2.0 AT | 445 l |
| 430i 2.0 AT | 445 l |
| 430i 3.0 AT | 445 l |
| 440i 3.0 MT | 445 l |
Liftback — BMW 4 Series Cargo Space
| Modification | Trunk volume min | Trunk volume max |
|---|---|---|
| 420i 2.0 AT xDrive | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 440i 3.0 AT xDrive | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 420i 2.0 MT xDrive | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 420i 2.0 MT | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 430i 2.0 MT | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 420d 2.0 AT xDrive | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 418d 2.0 MT | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 418d 2.0 AT | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 420d 2.0 MT | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 420d 2.0 AT | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 420d 2.0 MT xDrive | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 430d 3.0 AT | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 430d 3.0 AT xDrive | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 435d 3.0 AT xDrive | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 420i 2.0 AT | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 430i 2.0 AT | 480 l | 1300 l |
| 440i 3.0 AT | 480 l | 1300 l |
BMW 4 Series Trims and Equipment
For the rear-wheel-drive 440i 3.0 AT Cabrio, equipment configurations include names such as 440i xDrive and Luxury Cabrio. When comparing BMW 4 Series trim levels, check the individual car’s fitted equipment: these labels alone do not confirm all-wheel drive, upholstery or other comfort features.
| Modification | Body | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| 420d 2.0 AT | Cabrio | 420i |
| 430i 2.0 AT | Cabrio | 430i |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | Cabrio | 430i |
| 440i 3.0 AT | Cabrio | 440i xDrive |
| 440i 3.0 AT | Cabrio | Luxury Cabrio |
| 440i 3.0 AT | Cabrio | M-Sport Cabrio |
| 420i 2.0 AT | Cabrio | Luxury Cabrio |
| 420i 2.0 AT | Cabrio | M-Sport Cabrio |
| 430i 2.0 AT | Cabrio | Luxury Cabrio |
| 430i 2.0 AT | Cabrio | M-Sport Cabrio |
| 440i 3.0 AT xDrive | Cabrio | M-Sport Cabrio |
| 420i 2.0 AT xDrive | Coupe | 420d xDrive |
| 420i 2.0 AT xDrive | Coupe | 420d xDrive M Sport |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | Coupe | 430i xDrive |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | Coupe | 430i xDrive M Sport Pro |
| 440i 3.0 AT xDrive | Coupe | 440i xDrive |
| 420d 2.0 AT xDrive | Coupe | 420d xDrive |
| 420d 2.0 AT xDrive | Coupe | 420d xDrive M Sport |
| 420d 2.0 AT | Coupe | 420i |
| 420i 2.0 AT | Coupe | Sport |
| 420i 2.0 AT | Coupe | Luxury |
| 420i 2.0 AT | Coupe | M-Sport |
| 430i 2.0 AT | Coupe | 430i |
| 430i 2.0 AT | Coupe | Luxury |
| 430i 2.0 AT | Coupe | M-Sport |
| 430i 3.0 AT | Coupe | Luxury 440i |
| 430i 3.0 AT | Coupe | M-Sport |
| 420i 2.0 AT xDrive | Liftback | 420d xDrive M Sport |
| 420i 2.0 AT xDrive | Liftback | 420d xDrive |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | Liftback | 430i xDrive |
| 430i 2.0 AT xDrive | Liftback | 430i xDrive M Sport Pro |
| 440i 3.0 AT xDrive | Liftback | 440i xDrive |
| 420d 2.0 AT xDrive | Liftback | 420d xDrive M Sport |
| 420d 2.0 AT xDrive | Liftback | 420d xDrive |
| 420i 2.0 AT | Liftback | 420i |
| 420i 2.0 AT | Liftback | Luxury |
| 420i 2.0 AT | Liftback | Executive |
| 430i 2.0 AT | Liftback | Luxury |
| 430i 2.0 AT | Liftback | M-Sport |
| 440i 3.0 AT | Liftback | Luxury |
| 440i 3.0 AT | Liftback | M-Sport |