Head to head · Coupe
BMW 2 Series vs BMW 4 Series
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the BMW 2 Series comes out ahead of the BMW 4 Series, winning 2 of the 2 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | BMW 2 Series | BMW 4 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £26,850 (2023, 24,500 mi) | £28,500 (2023, 28,000 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 64% | 64% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 83 · wins | 81 |
| Average mpg | 45 · wins | 38 |
| Insurance group | 48 | 48 |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £290 | £290 |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
2 Series vs 4 Series — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the 2 Series or the 4 Series?
The BMW 2 Series scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 83 against the BMW 4 Series's 81 out of 100.
How much does a used 2 Series cost compared with a 4 Series?
A roughly three-year-old BMW 2 Series is worth about £26,850 at typical mileage, against about £28,500 for the equivalent BMW 4 Series.