2023 BMW 3 Series vs 2023 BMW 4 Series

Serving Fairfax, VA

For many years, luxury-minded car shoppers have been drawn to exciting options in the BMW lineup. The lineup includes several smaller cars that deliver solid performances, such as the 3 Series and the 4 Series. These compact cars have many shared traits but stand apart in their styling, capabilities, and more. At BMW of Fairfax, we strive to get each of our customers into a premium car that is ideally matched to their expectations. What will you discover when you compare the 2023 BMW 3 Series and 4 Series on a deeper level?

Performance

The 3 Series is a small sedan that is offered in three trims, and all trims have their own powertrain. The base level comes with a turbo four-cylinder engine that produces 225 horsepower. A plug-in hybrid, turbo four-cylinder engine is also available, producing 288 combined horsepower. At the top of the 3 Series trim lineup, a mild-hybrid, turbo V6 engine puts out 382 combined horsepower. The 4 Series, on the other hand, is available in a coupe and convertible body styles and comes in four trims. The first two trims receive 255 horsepower from a four-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbo engine. The upper two trims have a 382-horsepower, V6, turbo 3.0-liter system.

Appearance

With striking design differences, the 2023 3 Series and 4 Series are easy to tell apart on the road. The 3 Series has a laid-back look with a long, sloping hood and a bold arch through the hood. The door panels are elegantly contoured and have deeper, crisper accents on the lower section. The front end is distinctive, with a short, wide grille that shows off BMW’s sectioned design. It links with slender headlights that show off a pair of rounded LED ribbons. The lower fascia is confidently defined by L-shaped air vents and a prominent bumper. The 2023 4 Series, on the other hand, shows off molded fenders and an L-shaped accent that runs through the side panels. A strong swoop defines the nose through the hood and a tall, slender grille that drops down to bisect the bumper. The LED headlights have a scalloped look, and they sit atop tall, thin air intakes.

Features

The 2023 3 Series and the 4 Series share several cabin and safety features at select trim levels. These items may include active lane-keeping, evasive steering assist, active cruise control, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, keyless entry, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a curved central display screen, a digital driver’s panel, BMW connected services and more. The 3 Series exclusively has a curved central display screen. The 2023 4 Series may also be available with a Harman Kardon sound system, Live Cockpit Professional and a few other items.

Our BMW of Fairfax associates are available to help you continue your comparison of the 2023 BMW 3 Series and the 2023 4 Series in greater detail. Contact the BMW of Fairfax showroom today to arrange a test drive of these models and a tour of our well-stocked showroom.