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2016 BMW 4 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2016 BMW 4 Series is more standard equipment across the lineup, led by Sport Line styling, front sport seats, 18-inch wheels, and an alarm system. This is a light equipment update rather than a redesign.
About the 2016 BMW 4 Series
1st generation 4 Series family (F32 Coupe, F33 Convertible, F36 Gran Coupe), pre-refresh; 2016 is the third model year for Coupe/Convertible and second for Gran Coupe.
BMW positions the 4 Series as the more style-focused, lower-slung companion to the 3 Series: a sportier luxury car built around sharp steering, balanced handling, and a more dramatic shape. In 2016 that identity splits three ways: the Coupe for classic two-door style, the Convertible for open-air driving, and the Gran Coupe for four-door hatchback usefulness. What sets the 4 Series apart is that mix of premium feel, strong engines, and driver-first road manners rather than pure practicality.
The 2016 4 Series lineup covers two-door coupes, convertibles, and the four-door Gran Coupe with its liftgate and flexible cargo area. The 428i uses a 240-hp turbo four-cylinder, while the stronger 435i has a 300-hp turbo inline-six and adds upscale touches such as keyless entry and Harman Kardon audio. All-wheel-drive versions add extra traction for poor weather.
What changed, by category
Styling
Sport Line exterior details and front sport seats became standard across the lineup, along with 18-inch wheels.
Tech
An alarm system became standard across the lineup. The 435i models also gained standard keyless entry, front-seat lumbar support, and Harman Kardon audio.
2016 BMW 4 Series specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, SULEV, 2.0T / 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, SULEV, 2.0T | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, SULEV, 2.0T | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, SULEV, 2.0T | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Sport / Manual, 6-Spd | Auto, 8-Spd Sport | Auto, 8-Spd Sport | Auto, 8-Spd Sport | Auto, 8-Spd Sport | Auto, 8-Spd Sport | Auto, 8-Spd Sport | Auto, 8-Spd Sport |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 22–23 mpg | 20 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | 21–22 mpg | 20 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34–35 mpg | 31 mpg | 34 mpg | 31 mpg | 33–34 mpg | 29–30 mpg | 34 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 300 hp | 240 hp | 300 hp | 240 hp | 300 hp | 240 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 255 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 255 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 255 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 255 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 11–13 cu-ft | 11–13 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 11–13 cu-ft | 11–13 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft | 12 cu-ft |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
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| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||||
| Power Retractable Hard Top | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||||
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| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
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| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2016 BMW 4 Series compared with the 2015 model?
The 2016 BMW 4 Series gained more standard equipment. Sport Line styling, front sport seats, 18-inch wheels, and an alarm became standard across the range, while 435i models also gained keyless entry, front-seat lumbar support, and Harman Kardon audio.
Was the 2016 BMW 4 Series redesigned?
No, the 2016 BMW 4 Series was not redesigned. It remained part of the first-generation, pre-refresh lineup and received a light equipment update.
What extra standard equipment did the 2016 BMW 435i receive?
The 2016 BMW 435i gained standard keyless entry, front-seat lumbar support, and Harman Kardon audio. It also received the lineup-wide additions of Sport Line styling, sport seats, 18-inch wheels, and an alarm system.
Did the engines change for the 2016 BMW 4 Series?
No major engine change is identified for the 2016 BMW 4 Series. The 428i retained its 240-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, and the 435i retained its 300-hp turbocharged inline-six.
Which 2016 BMW 4 Series body style is the most practical?
The 2016 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is the most practical body style. It has four frameless doors, a large rear liftgate, and a 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat for easier passenger and cargo use.
2016 BMW 4 Series Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 BMW 4 Series.
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