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 Infiniti Q70 is a five-passenger midsize luxury sedan with an excellent available V8 that's otherwise showing its age, and it's outshined by more recent competitors.The big V8 adds a lot of character to the otherwise middling Q70, so the Q70 5.6 Luxe is the trim we'd pick. Unless driving in inclement weather is a common occurrence for you, we'd also forgo all-wheel drive.
Pros Athletic, with strong acceleration in V8 versions Large cabin with comfortable seats
Cons Limited small-item storage in cabin Ride comfort suffers with the 20-inch wheels Many driver assistance features are optional Infotainment interface is dated and clunky to use
The 2019 Infiniti Q70 ranked #13 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Infiniti Q70 has a score of 7.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 56 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Spacious, supportive seats Powerful available V8 engine
Cons Borderline-obsolete infotainment system Outdated cabin Low gas mileage Mixed reviews on ride quality
