all-new BMW 4-Series Coupé M440i vs 430i FULL REVIEW driving G22 2021 - Autogefühl

This is our in-depth review of the all-new BMW 4-Series Coupé M440i vs 430i. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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Love your reviews, very relaxed and detailed! :) Keep up the great work!

[@MrFedehonda]

Love your reviews and how professional you are! and love BMW!!

[@michaelh4484]

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[@darkknightsds]

Hi Thomas - do you have a driving review of the 430i, or have you driven it? Curious what you think of the performance of the base RWD model, as I'm considering a totally stripped down version!

[@stevenbenton2061]

Enjoyed the review! Thomas gently German accented English is perfect. A++++

[@neelananthony4794]

Love the m440i,, nice review Thomas

[@film50565]

A comparison between the 4-Series and 8-Series coupe and/or convertible would be interesting. The question is what is the case for upgrading to the 8-Series?

[@derekdalton5658]

Hi Thomas. I can probably only afford the 420i here in Australia. 135kw. Have you driven that model? Is it still a good package deal? Keep up the fabulous reviews.😃

[@mpc007]

Nice explanation about Sensatec on the doors, was wondering about it. This car also has the galvanised buttons by the way.

[@thamingozo]

Another great review 💯

[@joskjj3625]

If im being honest im starting to kinda like the new grill, would I still prefer the old grill? Yes id rather have the old grill, but this is not bad

[@htetnyuntwai9867]

Hey Thomas, I’m from Australia. I need your advice on choosing between AUDI A5 coupe and B W 4 coupe. In my mind, BMW has more sporty look than AUDI, especially the curve in the back. Whereas AUDI coupe still maintains curve of sedan and it makes more of elegance look. However, AUDI cockpit never fail to disappoint the driver but I don’t know much about BMW new cockpit design. I’m, in fact, looking for sporty design like JAGUARS F TYPR, but it is way above my budget. So I finalised AUDI vs BMW. In your view, which car has more sporty look and which cockpit is more interactive with driver? Thanks Htet

[@crazycoconut4905]

I may be the only person that actually loves this car from start to finish, I love the grill I love the side exterior of the car and even the back of it and im crazy about that 440i m performance interior and exterior colour, the bhp and torque is nothing to complain about either and also the addition of rear wheel drive versions! The only thing i'd probably wish for is the release of a manual gearstick version that would be so dope! hope one day I can be able to get my hands on one of these for real.

[@Ken_Jones]

I'm with you. Except that I don't like the C Pilar that much.

[@carlosmagalhaes1590]

Hi Thomas, another excellent review as always. I'm between this one and the 911(992) Carrera (basic), what do you prefer? Thank you in advance for your attention. Kind regards, Carlos

[@307skylake7]

I’m not Thomas, although, I’d take the Carrera. You’re getting a brilliant experience, Porsche interior and exterior quality. But, whatever you go for, they’re both brilliant vehicles.

[@jaffaorange3809]

OK, first off: Thomas, you look really well in a tight-fitting T-shirt. Second, I for one, prefer the number plate over this grill. As you point out, it breaks the massive space and saves the look.

[@moodyman1980]

I saw it in real, it’s such a beauty.

[@NotReadyPlayerOne]

Another great review. The front grill has grown on me... I LOVE IT... without the number plate is better.

[@giovannivattuone290]

The side (it looks like a C class coupe or Mustang) doesnt match with the front, that is the problem. Also I think the grill in the "M" version looks better than the base model like this.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Agreed. For me, the side profile takes me back to my childhood when my aunt bought a new 1970 Mustang Fastback. Nice mustang but this is supposed to be a BMW!

[@2squared]

Finally the 4 series got ventilated seats as well... they were not available in the previous version. So when I‘m shopping for my next car, it may as well be a 4 series (gran) coupé.

[@edysinsimon8646]

After looking over the new E class for 2021 and this new 2021 4 series. I'll admit I prefer this 440 over the E450 variations of these 2 coupes. It appears a bit smaller to my eyes here on the review. The 440 is what I consider the "just right" size and practicality for my style of car. I also do like this hue of blue! I really do miss that great 6 cylinder diesels of the part model line up. Too bad BMW decide to not make it available to the U.S. market.

[@EyasTayyem]

Unpopular opinion, but I really like the design!

[@erezyoal]

Can the m440 go from 4wd to 2wd Like the m4 ?

[@user-uc2ct6ww2n]

I have watched your reports with interest. and enjoyment thank you. I intend to buy a second hand M840i or M440i for long distance touring. Would you have advice as to which you would prefer. Thank you. RBH

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏

[@autogefuehl]

Which market? I d try to get a M440i with the new Sensatec perforated

[@br_i4360]

I like the base model 430i's (non M-Sport) fascia more because I find it looks closer to the M4 with the bottom intake section. The M440i/M-Sport versions have this inverted extra lower section below the kidneys which makes the whole grille looks even bigger and bulkier to me, almost like it's grinning and It just makes it look worse imo. But yeah, one year later and I think the big beaver teeth grille has grown on me.

[@bernardross2171]

Thomas, lovely review. Contacted BMW in Germany. No binding delivery dates. Could be more than 1 year! Who wants to wait that long?

[@autogefuehl]

Oh wow. Delivery shortage is real

[@sandweiler4640]

Thanks Thomas for a brilliant review as usual. I am going to the dealership this Friday for the car official presentation. I will probably go for the M440i. Agree with you with the exhaust pipes but a 6 cylinder has nothing to do with a 4 pot. Cannot wait to see the grill with my own eyes. I hope it will be ok, but I am pretty sure it will as the car looks agressive and different from BMW (too similar) range. Cheers from 🇱🇺 Luxembourg.

[@Wicked_RotF30]

I love the new design. BMW FTW

[@FrenchChefatYourHome]

nice t-shirt!!

[@h1beezy]

9:13 almost broke my heart maan

[@VladInc]

430i with lsd or 330i with lsd?

[@Cougarsamurai]

I thought you weren't supposed to use cruise control when it was raining.

[@tushitpalamkar9586]

Always first :)...I agree with you about the front..the number plate does make a difference ..... and a great detailed review as always

[@pietrobosco1216]

Hi Thomas, I have a question for you: when the car is in Comfort Mode is the rev counter ( rpm counter ) still available? I’ve seen in all the BMW cars with Mild Hybrid engine there’s only a throttle input measurement on the dash. Is this right part of the display configurable from the car settings? It would be a shame to see the rpm only in sport mode... 😄

[@jeffreywong6842]

Great work Thomas. I just can't get pass that grill... (ex E46 owner)... just cant. :(

[@FurkanSavas]

One of my dream cars is RS5 coupe but If I was able to buy one I would still consider this, dont care what others say I think the grill looks awesome!

[@joergr82]

Great car! Great interior! Great technology! But, the front design is why CEOs and Designers should be fired. Seriously. Everybody has complained about the grill going to big and they authorize an even bigger one. Sales will be a disaster.

[@ack120]

They will fix with the next iteration and sales will be doubled.

[@tomtaietot]

Srsly ? Sales will be a disaster ? I loved it from the first second. Also i m switching my f30 to this on the next couple of months...

[@manoszervas9613]

They are going to sell like hot cakes , because it is something different from what bmw has offered since a lot time

[@floridaflowsen]

@@tomtaietot did you get it finally?

[@victorkuria8068]

Great video Thomas...and. I agree with you on the new front...I actually love their bold new look...as a BMW fan...I think they are making a good bold statement...and bringing back their individualism!!

[@MrDjay46]

How much for the rhinoplasty option? 😐

[@kevinn1158]

I think if the license plate was 3 times bigger, it would save the look.

[@johncollymore1697]

Good safety advice. Elegant car. The front grill is an unique feature, and in a year or two people will be used to it probably. Thanks for the professional content Autogefuhl.

[@thanasisk]

Great presentation as always! Looks like a typical BMW driver from the front!

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

I prefer the look of the 330i no question, the M Performance model has too many fussy details, fake vents etc. That is not the BMW way! Shame the 6 cylinder is only available in the M Performance model now too. I’m not against change, I just think you can have change without losing your character. The side rear windows should have stuck with the Höffmeister knick for example. The new grille doesn’t really gel with the car. It doesn’t align with the headlights or anything else. Plus, it’s detailing is heavy handed: overly thick outer surround, clumsy inserts. Overall, a well proportioned, handsome car spoilt by poor detailing. My worry is, even if I’m OK with the design, others really hate it. What will that do to depreciation? Finally, why is it yet bigger again? Not to mention heavier in some versions? I think this new size would not fit my standard size garage. BMW’s coupés are always my favourite BMWs and mostly this seems great, just a few things put me off. Thanks for an interesting tour of the new 4 Thomas 😊

[@maizdesmond9882]

Is it possible to get a background picture ( not a black background ) in your own choice if you use apple car play? i mean i saw u can choose the original iphone background which the same is in your phone? The RWD M440i is only available in the US for sure? European Cars has always the xdrive system right?

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Bravo, Thomas! Excellent production. Do you find the front grille looks better in person vs in photographs? I’m not totally convinced I like or dislike the new nose design. Hm... I’m not a fan of the kombi (cluster) graphics. I prefer my older classic style bmw cluster dials. Good to hear the steering feel has improved. I’m afraid to give up my hydraulic power assist steering that I love on my 1er. Stay safe, amico. 👋🏻

[@GeeBeeMike]

That grill looks like Cartoon Rabbit Teeth.

[@lash9400]

I dislike the grill less now, probably because I’m getting used to it, but that front euro license plate really helps.

[@cisco9027]

That front end needs a dental plan it’s just a little to big. But I’m leasing one in February 2021.

[@JAM_2024]

Kudos to BMW for at least offering animal free option. Good review!

[@autogefuehl]

cheers !

[@edysinsimon8646]

I'd really want the exterior of this 430i with the internals/powertrain from the 440i Xdrive! It just appears more tastefull to my eyes. In addition, The sectional panel with the exhaust outlets need to be painted in the body color instead of that bland gray plastic looking defuser? idk...I do love the fact that BMW has not eliminated the lovely wood dashboard treatments! These woods are so much more beautiful than any of the black/dark plastic polymers used just too much these days! So...Driving in the rain? No problems/issues with the great X drive systems in these BMWs!

[@ricklyon2833]

Introducing the all new Accord Coupe.

[@amiller2121]

The front end of the 430i is just ghastly. Who approved this design at BMW.

[@dtw2yyz]

Great review. Sold me on getting one :-)

[@tromidt]

BMW is a nice and good car, but that grille is terribly ugly !! Those who have designed this grill at BMW should be fired in an hour !! 😡😡🤮🤮🤮

[@petter6710]

Even the usual good review can make no change to the abomination. Everything is wrong with the design

[@keanenbraaf711]

I cant wait for the next generation of the BMW infotainment system

[@boy638]

To me the base model without M-Sport looks the cleanest.

[@Osmosis909]

I would buy a new 4 series, I really would.... But I just can’t get past this grille, I just can’t. If they had gone more conservative with the grille, this thing would sell like hot cakes

[@innerhammer]

@Anthony Z This really makes Toyota/Lexus grills look somewhat decent.

[@maddcrz]

They’re pushing everyone to buy the 5 and 8 series 😭😭😭

[@yes8032]

I’ve mixed feelings about this car everything looks good but not only the grill is bothering me but also the rear window shape which is losing its identity but for the rest I am totally great whit this car in some angles it looks very beautiful and then again not but I’ll try finding one in real life anyways thanks for reviewing it

[@cristian8471]

Those are not fake exhausts, man.

[@namechecksout6300]

The 430i is so clean. Prefer it to that if the M440i

[@vasfiyegulsoy6441]

You are also unique for me too

[@vasfiyegulsoy6441]

Interior also must be white design i think thanks for your explanation excellent model M4.

[@randrw]

Seriously... is there anyone that actually likes that grill? I would like to have a word with that person.

[@ebthegt5572]

I certainly do, breaks up the boring, monotonous sight of seeing the same old design every generation. Then again, different people, different tastes.

[@albertogonzalez1746]

I like it

[@almcdaniel1035]

I like it

[@manoszervas9613]

I like it too

[@gdwlaw5549]

I like the design. Everyone hated Bangle too and regretted his departure.

[@1990Thunderbolt]

are you saying this just to pity bmw? lmfao

[@jw6188]

the 430i base looks better than the m performance and m-sport front....I wish they'd stop with the M-performance and let people get understated cars with the big motors.

[@ShavbyX]

Stunning design! Welcome to the future ;) Huge improvement also in terms of built quality! I'm 100 percent sure BMW's current strategy (includes offering multiple drive technologies simultaneously) will pay off in the long run. Denying trends may lead to further problems as we see with Audi..

[@Dr.shadi.C63]

Salam ( hi ) form makkah , missing munich , autobahn and bmw museum , coming soon Insha`Allah .

[@NauticaloneEd]

Agree with many others here, I really do not like the grille. I’d prefer the M340i - but that doesn’t offer ventilated seats, so pass for me. Better of with the Audi S5.

[@robclendenning2806]

Yes the S5 with the Audi HUGE grille and understeering trick...good choice

[@luismiy77]

BMW👌🏻👍🏻

[@mhuft]

the front do not match with the rest of the car ;-(

[@frankblack0503]

The shape looks too much like a mustang from the side of the car, the nose without a doubt bmw design failure of all time. Thumbs up for low sales and up to a whole new model ASAP!

[@derek400004]

a few other channels on youtube did a comparison and found their side profiles to be almost 100% match, which is a real shame. BMW should not look like an American mustang..

[@alanwayte432]

T shirt tucked into jeans more more controversial than BMW Grill

[@maddcrz]

It Looks like a giant 2 series coupe

[@r2sleepio]

Interior looks largely lifted from the 8 series, but less plush.

[@VizMaior]

Saw the 2021 M440i, test drove it, will be buying it for my 15 year old son as a learning car before getting him a GT4 for his 18th birthday.

[@supremeetnel7707]

Yeah......right ....

[@filipesilva8375]

the only problem of this car... is the front plate mandatory in Europe! i wonder if there has been for instance a bank robbery where the escape by car was in rear gear 😂🤣😂

[@thisiserk]

lol what the fuck. what the actual fuck. ahhhh end this hellscape

[@florianhaffner3910]

Absolutely everyone critizes the ugly grill and yet another german car jounalist does not have the balls to openly critize BMW. They are all completely owned by the car manufacturers

[@xtrweb]

You should read about the role of a journalist and how they should not give personal opinions and criticism

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

This is a tinfoil theory you displayed. 😂 If you actually look around, you will actually notice people who like the grille, so It is not "absolutely everyone." Not everyone jumps on the bandwagon. People have differing opinions, and are allowed to express them...whether or not you agree with them. People are not suddenly "owned" when having an unpopular opinion. He did not even say that he liked it. He just called it unique-which it is. The role of a journalist is not to whinge about the design and circle jerk people, it is to report on the vehicle by informing us on the objective aspects of it. Thoughts on the grille is not objective, it is subjective no matter how polarizing it is. It seems like you are not looking for an objective review, you are looking for someone who agrees with your subjective opinion for validation. Very sad. Just FYI, I am not a fan of the grille either. Don't go all tinfoil on me.

[@jankaskyevitchjellbet7293]

Frank Stephenson grilled that grill! Licence plate makes it worse!

[@FreelikeaBird999]

Greatly appreciated the new design of grills today . One year later. More and more grow in you. Bought one two weeks ago

[@Sarcastic_Asmodeus]

Internet: Lexus has the ugliest front out of any car! Automakers: Hold my beer.

[@alpher3512]

M4 still got the better looking kidney

[@yes8032]

True

[@jack1109]

At first I wasn't keen on the new grille. But it grows on you. My first thought was not retro BMW but Bugatti. I like the front end of the 440i. Not so keen on the side profile. The rear of the 330i just looks too plain. The 4401 rear end looks much better. Quality - the wrap of the leather on the standard seat in the 330i at shoulder height is very poor. Looks cheap and not good enough for a car at this price level.. The seats in the 440i look far better quality. Thomas- I can never quite understand your aversion to leather trim - we slaughter millions of animals for their meat - why not make use of the hides as well? But, each to their own view. I like your presentation in your reviews. I own a Mark 2 Jaguar XF 2.0D - I look forward to your review of the 2021 updated version. Hoping the infotainment system is a big improvement.

[@danield.7359]

Skoda has now the more beautiful BMW kidneys.

[@yes8032]

🤣

[@hanswurst6742]

This is so ugly. What we're they thinking

[@1Dustin]

Bmw have just ruined the front end on their new cars. What are they doing, they are so ugly.

[@TheChristeu]

Still the ugliest BMW EVER!!! I saw it twice in Munich and hate it more than before

[@benedictdonald4338]

It is remarkably ugly, IMO. Hard to believe BMW is actually producing such a vehicle.

[@markbrix9385]

You obviously don't know the original BMW style. I can tell you, it looks good in real life.

[@TheChristeu]

@@markbrix9385 can you tell me where was the number plate at the so fabulous "original BMW style"? :D BTW no it does not look better in real life, want to see more pics of this disgusting grill?

[@hwlai97]

@@markbrix9385 trust me, it looks way worse in the metal.

[@choosumfat]

Unlike the that of there 7 series I actually like this grille. It's pretty weird, sure but somehow makes it look like it's was designed by humans and not an algorithm.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

That front clip is so ugly.

[@Digiphex]

Horriffic nose. The rest is good.

[@logtec1162]

Defenetley the ugliest BMW in history

[@zissou6928]

Funny how nobody cries about audi and rolls grills this much. Weird

[@yes8032]

Because bmw just looks good whit small grill audi rolls Royce look good whit big grill

[@danield.7359]

Oh, I did! (well, except for RR)

[@MCompeticione]

Good review, garbage car. That poor b58