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2020 BMW 4 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2020 BMW 4 Series is that Active Driving Assistant became standard across the lineup. This was a light late-cycle update, not a full redesign, with small styling and equipment changes.
About the 2020 BMW 4 Series
1st generation 4 Series (F32 Coupe, F33 Convertible, F36 Gran Coupe), late-cycle update year; last pre-redesign year for the original Coupe/Convertible and final U.S. year for the original Gran Coupe before the next-generation replacement.
BMW positioned the 4 Series as the more emotional, style-led companion to the 3 Series: lower, sleeker, and more driver-focused, but still comfortable enough for everyday use. In coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe forms, it blended sporty proportions, rear-drive character, and upscale cabin design with usable technology and available all-wheel drive. For most shoppers, the appeal was simple: stronger visual drama and a more special-feeling driving experience than a standard sport sedan, without stepping all the way up to an M car.
The 2020 lineup spans sleek Coupe and Convertible models plus the more practical four-door Gran Coupe with a rear hatch. The 430i uses a 248-hp turbo four-cylinder, while the 440i adds a smoother, stronger 320-hp turbo inline-six and Harman Kardon audio; xDrive versions add all-wheel drive.
What changed, by category
Safety
Active Driving Assistant became standard across the lineup. It includes lane departure warning, pedestrian warning with partial braking, forward-collision warning with brake preparation, and low-speed collision mitigation with partial braking.
Styling
The exterior received subtle updates, including darker taillights, a revised rear diffuser, and a gloss-black surround for the kidney grille.
Tech
Rain-sensing automatic wipers became standard. Proximity keyless entry changed from standard to optional on the 430i, 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive, and 430i xDrive Gran Coupe.
2020 BMW 4 Series specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, SULEV, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, SULEV, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, SULEV, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, SULEV, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | 21–22 mpg | 20–22 mpg | 21 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 29–30 mpg | 34 mpg | 30 mpg | 31–32 mpg | 28–30 mpg | 31 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 320 hp | 248 hp | 320 hp | 248 hp | 320 hp | 248 hp | 320 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.1–33.7 in | 33.1–33.7 in | 33.7 in | 33.7 in | 33.1–33.7 in | 33.1–33.7 in | 33.7 in | 33.7 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
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| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
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| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
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| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2020 BMW 4 Series redesigned?
No. The 2020 BMW 4 Series was a light late-cycle update to the original generation, not a redesign. The basic body styles and engines carried over, while safety equipment and exterior details changed.
What was the biggest change to the 2020 BMW 4 Series?
The biggest change was standard Active Driving Assistant across the entire 2020 lineup. It brought lane departure warning, pedestrian warning, forward-collision warning, and partial automatic braking to every version.
How does the 2020 BMW 4 Series differ from the 2019 model?
The 2020 model adds standard Active Driving Assistant and rain-sensing wipers, along with darker taillights, a revised rear diffuser, and a gloss-black grille surround. Proximity keyless entry also changed from standard to optional on the four-cylinder 430i models.
Which body styles returned for the 2020 BMW 4 Series?
The 2020 BMW 4 Series returned as a two-door Coupe, a Convertible, and a four-door Gran Coupe with a rear hatch. All three body styles retained 430i and 440i versions, including all-wheel-drive variants.
Is the 2020 BMW 4 Series worth considering over the 2019 model?
The 2020 model is the more appealing year if standard driver-assistance features matter to you. Otherwise, it remains very similar to the 2019 model in its engines, body styles, and overall design.
2020 BMW 4 Series Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 BMW 4 Series.
4.5
2020 BMW 4 Series
(247 reviews)
“Don't get the same one that's copying and less original. But seriously, its a great vehicle and I strongly recommend it to everyone. As long as it's a different color scheme than mine.”
“Great styling, great performance including acceleration and stopping, and great safety features.”