Does the BMW 4 Series have four-wheel drive?
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The BMW 4 Series does offer four-wheel drive options, including part-time four-wheel drive, on-demand four-wheel drive, and full-time four-wheel drive. Taking the 2021 BMW 4 Series as an example, it belongs to the mid-size car category with the following dimensions: length 4773mm, width 1852mm, height 1395mm, and a wheelbase of 2851mm. It has a fuel tank capacity of 59 liters and a curb weight of 1590kg. The 2021 BMW 4 Series features a double-joint spring strut front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine delivering a maximum horsepower of 184PS, a maximum power output of 135kW, and a peak torque of 300Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
As a long-time owner of a 4 Series for five years, I can definitely tell you that the new 4 Series comes with four-wheel drive. My own 425i Gran Coupe is the xDrive version, which performs exceptionally well on mountain roads in rainy weather. BMW's intelligent all-wheel-drive system primarily uses rear-wheel drive for fuel efficiency, with the front wheels engaging only when slip is detected. However, it's worth noting that starting from the 2023 model, the entry-level 420i no longer offers the four-wheel-drive option; it's only available as an optional extra on the 425i and above, with the optional cost being around 20,000 yuan. By the way, the convertible versions don't come with four-wheel drive across the entire range, so it's best to double-check the configuration sheet before purchasing.
