Used BMW 4 Series Deals
Why Buy a Used BMW 4 Series?
There are few cars that look as good parked as they do moving. The BMW 4 Series is one of them.
Where the 3 Series prioritises space and versatility, the BMW Series 4 makes a different argument - sharper lines, a lower stance, and a cabin that feels noticeably more driver-focused from the moment you settle in.
You'll find this BMW car in three body styles: a BMW 4 Series Coupé for those who want the purest form, a 4 Series Gran Coupé for those who need four doors without sacrificing the silhouette, and a 4 Series Convertible for those who want the sky overhead as part of the experience.
Whichever you choose, you're getting a car with a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating and 97% adult occupant protection - so the style comes with genuine substance behind it.
Buying used BMW 4 Series means getting into all of that at a price that makes the premium feel even more deserved.
Every used BMW 4 Series at Vertu goes through thorough checks before it reaches you, so you can focus on finding the right car rather than worrying about its history.
Who is the Used BMW 4 Series Best For?
The BMW 4 Series is a car for people who want to enjoy the drive, not just complete it.
If you love the way a well-set-up rear-wheel-drive car feels through a corner, the BMW 4 Series Coupé will reward you every time you get behind the wheel.
If you want that character but also need a car that works on Monday morning as well as Sunday afternoon, the BMW Gran Coupé's four doors and enormous boot make it a surprisingly capable everyday proposition.
Covering big miles? The diesel variants - particularly the BMW 420d - are worth a serious look. Real-world economy of 55 to 60mpg and effortless motorway torque make it one of the most effective high-mileage options in the premium segment.
Across the range, real-world economy runs between 37 and 58mpg, which means running costs stay more reasonable than the 4 Series's sporting reputation might suggest.
And for those who simply want a BMW sports car that turns heads at the workplace parking lot, yet at the weekends drives flawlessly in equal measure, the used BMW 4 Series does that effortlessly.
Used BMW 4 Series Trims and Specifications
Vertu's used BMW 4 Series stock centres primarily on three trims: M Sport, M Sport Pro, and the performance-focused M440i xDrive.
If you come across an older used example, you may also find SE or Sport trim - both are solid entry points to the 4 Series range and come well-equipped as standard.
All current trims bring M Sport exterior styling, the BMW Curved Display with iDrive OS 8.5, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a comprehensive safety suite straight out of the box.
The step from BMW M Sport to BMW M Sport Pro adds Vernasca leather and 19-inch alloys, while the BMW M440i xDrive brings a six-cylinder engine, xDrive all-wheel drive, and keyless entry as standard - making it a meaningfully different car to drive.
Where a feature shows as optional in the table below, it may well be fitted to the specific used car you're looking at - always check the individual listing for confirmation.
| |
M SPORT |
M SPORT PRO |
M440I XDRIVE |
| STYLE & EXTERIOR |
| M Sport Exterior Styling |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| BMW Kidney Grille (M Style) |
✓ |
✓ |
M mesh design |
| Adaptive LED Headlights |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| Laser Tail Lights |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| M High-Gloss Shadowline |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
✓ |
✕ |
✕ |
| 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
✕ |
✓ |
✓ |
| M Sport Brakes |
✕ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sun Protection Glass |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE |
| Sensatec Upholstery (standard) |
✓ |
✕ |
✕ |
| Vernasca Leather (standard) |
✕ |
✓ |
✓ |
| M Sport Leather Steering Wheel |
✓ |
✓ |
Flat-bottom M leather |
| Heated Front Seats |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| Electric Seats |
Optional |
Optional |
Standard |
| Memory Seats |
✕ |
✕ |
Optional |
| Dual-Zone Climate Control |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Ambient Interior Lighting |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sun Roof / Glass Roof |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| Keyless Entry & Push Button Start |
Optional |
Optional |
Standard |
| Electric Folding Mirrors |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Heated Front Windscreen |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| TECHNOLOGY & CONNECTIVITY |
| BMW Curved Display (12.3" + 14.9") |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| BMW iDrive OS 8.5 / QuickSelect |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Satellite Navigation |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Apple CarPlay (wireless) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Android Auto (wireless) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Bluetooth |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| USB-C Charging |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Wireless Charging |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| BMW Digital Key |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE |
| Euro NCAP Rating |
5-star (2019) |
5-star (2019) |
5-star (2019) |
| Parking Sensors (front & rear) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Rear Camera |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Park Assist |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| Parking Assistant Plus |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Cruise Control |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Optional |
Optional |
Standard |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Auto Lights & Rain Sensors |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Driving Assistant Professional |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| Stop/Start System |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Points |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Used BMW 4 Series Engines and Performance
One of the great strengths of buying used BMW 4 Series is the engine choice - petrol, diesel, and mild-hybrid powertrains are all available depending on the generation you're looking at.
If high mileage is your reality, the BMW 420d diesel is a genuinely impressive proposition. A 190hp four-cylinder with 400Nm of torque, real-world economy of 55 to 60mpg, and the kind of relaxed motorway pull that makes long journeys feel gentle and pleasurable.
The BMW 420i petrol takes a different approach - smoother and quieter, it's the natural choice for mixed driving where the diesel's efficiency advantage matters less.
Then there's the M440i xDrive: a 3.0-litre straight-six with a 48V mild-hybrid system bringing combined output to 392hp. It reaches 62mph in 4.4 seconds, grips on all four wheels, and still manages close to 40mpg.
Every engine in the range uses BMW's TwinPower Turbo technology and a ZF 8-speed automatic - two components with a very strong long-term reliability record.
| |
4 SERIES COUPÉ |
4 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ |
4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE |
| POWERTRAIN |
| Engine Options |
1,998 cc 4-cyl / 2,998 cc 6-cyl |
1,998 cc 4-cyl / 2,998 cc 6-cyl |
1,998 cc 4-cyl / 2,998 cc 6-cyl |
| Fuel Types |
Petrol / Diesel / Petrol 48V MHEV |
Petrol / Diesel / Petrol 48V MHEV |
Petrol / Petrol 48V MHEV |
| Power Range |
184-392 hp |
184-392 hp |
184-392 hp |
| Drivetrain |
RWD / AWD (xDrive) |
RWD / AWD (xDrive) |
RWD / AWD (xDrive) |
| Transmission |
8-speed automatic |
8-speed automatic |
8-speed automatic |
| PERFORMANCE |
| 0-62 mph Range |
4.4-7.5 s |
4.6-7.9 s |
4.8-8.2 s |
| Top Speed Range |
149-155 mph |
146-155 mph |
147-155 mph |
| ECONOMY & EMISSIONS |
| Fuel Economy (WLTP) |
33.6-60+ mpg |
33.6-60+ mpg |
32.8-41.5 mpg |
| CO₂ (WLTP) |
103-189 g/km |
103-191 g/km |
154-193 g/km |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Length |
4,768-4,770 mm |
4,783 mm |
4,768-4,770 mm |
| Width |
1,852 mm |
1,852 mm |
1,852 mm |
| Height |
1,383-1,393 mm |
1,442 mm |
1,384-1,394 mm |
| Wheelbase |
2,851 mm |
2,856 mm |
2,851 mm |
| Boot Capacity |
440 L |
470-1,290 L |
385 L |
| Body Style |
2-door Coupé |
4-door Fastback |
4-seat Convertible |
Used BMW 4 Series - Engine and Powertrain Comparison
| |
420I PETROL |
420D / 430D DIESEL |
M440I XDRIVE |
M4 COMPETITION |
| POWERTRAIN |
| Powertrain |
Petrol |
Diesel |
Petrol 48V MHEV |
Petrol |
| Engine |
2.0L 4-cyl TwinPower Turbo |
2.0L 4-cyl TwinPower Turbo |
3.0L 6-cyl TwinPower Turbo |
3.0L 6-cyl M TwinPower Turbo |
| Power |
135 kW / 184 hp |
140 kW / 190 hp |
288 kW / 392 hp |
390 kW / 530 hp |
| Torque |
300 Nm |
400 Nm |
540 Nm |
650 Nm |
| Transmission |
8-speed auto |
8-speed auto |
8-speed auto |
8-speed M Steptronic |
| Drivetrain |
Rear-wheel drive |
RWD / AWD (xDrive variants) |
All-wheel drive (xDrive) |
All-wheel drive (M xDrive) |
| PERFORMANCE |
| 0-62 mph |
7.5-7.9 s |
7.6-8.3 s |
4.4-4.6 s |
3.5 s |
| Top Speed |
146-149 mph |
146-155 mph |
155 mph |
155 mph |
| ECONOMY & EMISSIONS |
| Fuel Economy (WLTP) |
40.4-44.8 mpg |
55-60+ mpg |
33.6-39.8 mpg |
27.4-28.2 mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions |
144-159 g/km |
103-136 g/km |
162-191 g/km |
226-233 g/km |
| Electric Range |
✕ |
✕ |
✕ |
✕ |
| Battery Capacity |
✕ |
✕ |
0.4 kWh (48V) |
✕ |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS |
| Kerb Weight |
1,600-1,695 kg |
1,640-1,730 kg |
1,845-1,935 kg |
1,850 kg |
| Boot Capacity |
385-470 L |
385-470 L |
385-470 L |
385-440 L |
| Tow Capacity (braked) |
1,600 kg |
1,600 kg |
1,800 kg |
✕ |
Used BMW 4 Series Coupé, Gran Coupe or Convertible - Which is Right for You?
The engines are the same. The platform is the same. But the three body styles feel like three different answers to the question of what a BMW 4 Series should be.
Here's a quick side-by-side to help you work out which of the varieties fits your demands best.
| |
4 SERIES COUPÉ |
4 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ |
4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE |
| CHARACTER & APPEAL |
| Best described as |
The purist's choice |
The practical sweet spot |
The open-top experience |
| Body style |
2-door Coupé |
4-door fastback |
4-seat soft-top Convertible |
| Doors |
2 |
4 |
2 (soft-top) |
| Primary appeal |
Style & driving engagement |
Style & everyday practicality |
Open-air & occasion driving |
| PRACTICALITY |
| Boot capacity |
440 L |
470-1,290 L |
385 L |
| Rear seat access |
Clamber through - no dedicated rear door |
Full-size rear doors |
Via door; roof lowers for easier entry |
| All-weather usability |
High |
High |
Moderate - best in warmer months |
| Electric option (BMW i4) |
No |
Yes |
No |
| PERFORMANCE & DYNAMICS |
| 0-62 mph range |
4.4-7.5 s |
4.6-7.9 s |
4.8-8.2 s |
| Top speed range |
149-155 mph |
146-155 mph |
147-155 mph |
| Kerb weight |
1,600-1,845 kg |
1,695-1,935 kg |
1,765-2,000 kg |
| Driving feel |
Most driver-focused |
Refined and composed |
Grand touring |
| WHO IT SUITS |
| Ideal for |
Driving enthusiasts, style-first buyers |
Families, commuters, frequent travellers |
Weekend drivers, open-air enthusiasts |
| Consider if |
Boot space & rear doors aren't a priority |
You want the 4 Series look with added practicality |
The open-top experience outweighs day-to-day versatility |
Buying a Used BMW 4 Series from Vertu Motors
Buying a used BMW 4 Series through Vertu means more than just finding the right car at the right price.
Every BMW Approved Used car is inspected by our manufacturer-trained technicians using genuine BMW parts - so the standard of care matches what a new car would receive.
BMW's Condition Based Servicing keeps you informed about exactly when your car needs attention. Generally that's every 18,000 miles or 24 months, but the system tracks your driving and adjusts accordingly.
We're here to make the process easy, whether that means arranging flexible finance, talking through part-exchange, or simply helping you compare the right spec for your needs.
You can do everything online, or come and see one of our colleagues in person at any of our Vertu BMW dealerships - whatever suits you best.
Find Your Used BMW 4 Series at Vertu Motors
Ready to find the one? Browse our full stock of used BMW 4 Series cars for sale - Coupé, Gran Coupé, and Convertible - at Vertu Motors.
If you'd like to talk through BMW 4 Series finance options - including BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe finance and BMW 4 Series Convertible finance - our colleagues are ready to put together a personalised quotation.
Interested in new BMW cars too? You'll find the full range, including the latest BMW 4 Series line-up, on our new BMW cars page.
Find your nearest BMW dealership, or book a BMW service with our manufacturer-trained technicians.
Used BMW 4 Series - Frequently Asked Questions
Are BMW 4 Series Good Cars?
They are indeed. The BMW 4 Series sits at the top of its class for driving dynamics and premium feel.
What Car? and Auto Express automotive platforms have both consistently recognised it as a class leader, and it's easy to understand why - the balance of ride quality, steering feel, and cabin refinement is genuinely hard to match in this segment.
The Gran Coupé brings everyday practicality into that equation too, making BMW 4 Series cars a strong choice whether you prioritise the drive or the day-to-day.
Are Used BMW 4 Series Reliable?
With proper care, the BMW 4 Series is a dependable long-term ownership proposition.
The ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox is well-regarded across many BMW models - on a test drive, listen for smooth, unhesitant shifts in both automatic and manual modes.
The 2.0-litre four-cylinder in the 420i and 420d has been refined across many generations and is considered a strong, proven unit.
Meanwhile the M440i xDrive's mild-hybrid six-cylinder has accumulated a solid record since its introduction.
Worth checking on any used example: the infotainment screen for responsiveness, and the tyres for uneven wear - the latter can be an early sign of alignment or suspension issues.
However, purchasing a car from Vertu will eliminate those anxieties. We stock only approved used car models with a full service history - the most reassuring place to start.
