As German luxury automakers slice and dice traditional market segments, it's fair to say the 2019 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is in a class of one. The 4 Series is essentially a coupe/convertible version of the ubiquitous 3 Series sedan, and the Gran Coupe further complicates the naming scheme by being a four-door variant of the 4 Series.
Pros Hatchback body style makes it easy to load cargo Stout performance with either engine Upscale interior with easy-to-use controls Well-balanced ride and handling
Cons Available only with an automatic transmission Less cargo space than closest hatchback competitors Heavier and costlier than similar sedan competitors Less backseat headroom than in the 3 Series sedan
The 2019 BMW 4-Series ranked #7 in Luxury Small Cars. Currently the BMW 4-Series has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 34 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Thrilling, responsive handling Muscular optional engine Above-average cargo space
Cons Tight rear headroom
The 2019 BMW 4-Series distills our favorite parts from the related 3-Series and packages them in a better shape.
Pros Impressive powertrains, all of them Good looks from all body styles Standard automatic emergency braking Bigger infotainment screen this year Gran Coupe is especially attractive
Cons More for Apple CarPlay after first year Small-ish rear seat Interior can be a little dull Leather isn’t standard
The 2019 MKZ packs plenty of standard features, so there's a certain amount of value to be had here considering rival cars are typically more expensive.Expanded standard feature availability.Turbocharged V6 engine now only available on the top Reserve II trim.
Pros Comes well-equipped with many standard features Hybrid model available at no extra charge Impressively quick acceleration with turbocharged V6 engine option
Cons Underwhelming interior quality Short on interior space given its exterior size Slower-than-average acceleration with the base engine
The 2019 Lincoln MKZ ranked #14 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Lincoln MKZ has a score of 7.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 34 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Comfortable ride Above-average trunk space Lower price than many rivals
Cons Some disappointing interior materials Below-average cabin space Not as sporty as rivals
