BMW 3-Series vs 4-Series: Which Should You Buy (Video)

BMW make a fantastic coupe called the 4-Series. We drove the range-topping 435i and we were hugely impressed. But there was always the rumour that BMW would give the 4-Series the same treatment as the 6-Series, and launch a four-door version, dubbed the Gran Coupe.

And there was always the possibility that this would end up being a terrible idea. But it wasn’t, and the 4-Series Gran Coupe is very good in almost every way.

BMW 3-Series vs 4-Series Gran Coupe

However, BMW already has a very successful sedan – the 3-Series. It has been the sector-defining car for as long as anyone can remember, and the latest generation is a solid example of what BMW can offer.

And so you, the buyer, are now faced with a difficult decision: should you plump up and spend the extra cash on a four-door 4-Series, or is the 3-Series more than enough?

We’ve tried to answer that question in our latest video, lining up the 328i against the 428i Gran Coupe. And for a quick overview of the stats, here are three comparison tables of the entry level versions of both cars, mid-spec derivatives and the top of the range versions.

 BMW 3-Series vs 4-Series Video