The 2018 BMW 4-Series ranked #9 in Luxury Small Cars. Currently the BMW 4-Series has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 31 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Nimble handling Powerful engines Lots of tech and active safety features Above-average cargo space
Cons Limited rear-seat headroom
2018 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is a four-door hatchback with a traditional sedan profile.You'll primarily upgrade to the 440i for its turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (320 hp, 330 lb-ft). You also get power lumbar adjustment for the front seats, hands-free liftgate operation and a Harman Kardon premium audio system.
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 Heavier and costlier than similar sedan competitors Less backseat headroom than in the 3 Series sedan
The 2018 BMW 4-Series is an above-average coupe or convertible with sharp road manners and confident powertrains. The bad news? The 4-Series has personality like business casual.
Pros Handsome shape Compelling base engine Responsive automatic transmission Fun to drive
Cons Staid exterior style Baffling tech packages (and prices) Convertible is an $8,000 option Pricey advanced safety tech
For 2018, the E-Class coupe and convertible are fully redesigned and now match the sedan and wagon, which were redesigned last year. There are also some new trim levels, including the E400 sedan and high-performance AMG E63 S sedan and wagon.
PROS Exquisite cabin that sets new standards for design and comfort Available semiautonomous driver assistance technology Vast array of personalization options Desirable high-horsepower AMG models are back
CONS Standard suspension can feel stiff over rough surfaces Sedan's cargo capacity is small for the class
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class goes to excess--the right kinds of excess--to preserve its best-of status.
Pros Elegant sedans and wagons, pretty two-doors Turbo-4, turbo-6, turbo-8 Beautifully composed cabin All the safety tech Level 2 semi-autonomous driving
Cons COMAND infotainment is kludgy Slim trunk space on two-doors Powertrain noise more prominent We’re still not cool with standard synthetic leather
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class ranked #3 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 33 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Tons of features Posh, comfortable interior Refined performance
Cons Subpar fuel efficiency Below-average trunk space Poor predicted reliability rating for the class
