🚙BMW 430i

since 2016 | F32 | Manual

Edmunds Senior Writer Mark Takahashi finds himself at odds with his fellow editors when it comes to the entry-level 2018 BMW 430i. They contend that the four-cylinder engine shouldn't be offered in the 4 Series because its performance won't live up to its appearance or heritage. Mark disagrees and sets out to prove why the 430i is a car worth considering.

Q: What kind of engine does the 2018 BMW 430i have?
A: The 430i is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 248 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.

Q: What other 4 Series engines are available?
A: The BMW 440i gets a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder with 322 horsepower. The M4 ups output to 425 hp.

Q: What's new about the 4 Series for 2018?
A: The 4 Series gets a mild refresh, with slightly modified front and rear fascias. There's also a revised suspension tuning, a new virtual gauge panel, and interior trim updates.

Q: What does the 4 Series compete against?
A: The BMW 4 Series' rivals include the Audi A5 and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Q: Is Mark right?
A: Yes. Mark is ALWAYS right. Except when he's not.

Read our review here: https://www.edmunds.com/bmw/4-series/2018/review/
 
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Fact Sheet

This record is archived under the More Cars ID 10222002. It was created 6 years, 3 weeks, 1 day ago.

NameBMW 430i
Internal CodeF32
Built From2016
Built To
Body Stylecoupe
Drag Coefficient
Doors2
Weight
Weight (Unit)
Max. Power185
Max. Power (Unit)kW
Max. Torque350
Max. Torque (Unit)Nm
Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Displacement1998
Displacement (Unit)ccm
Air Inductionturbo
Engine Typeotto
Energy Sourcepetrol
2nd Energy Source
Consumption6.1
Consumption (Unit)l / 100 km
2nd Engine Consumption
2nd Engine Consumption
Energy Capacity60
Energy Capacity (Unit)l
2nd Engine Energy Capacity
2nd Engine Energy Capacity
Transmissionmanual
Gears6
DrivetrainRWD
0-100 Time5.9
Top Speed250
Top Speed (Unit)km/h
Total Production
More Cars ID10222002
Entry CreatedMar 29, 2020, 5:08 PM
Last UpdatedMar 29, 2020, 5:08 PM

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The »BMW 430i« is one of the variants of the car model »4-series«.

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