2021 BMW 4 Series vs 2021 Ford Mustang
Overview | |
MSRP$45,600 | MSRP$27,205 |
Average price$39,543 | Average price$30,541 |
Listings617 | Listings1024 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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2021 BMW 4 Series Reviews SummaryThe 2021 BMW 4 Series represents how, for better or worse, BMW has changed. The 4 Series name has been around since the 2014 model year when it was introduced for the former 3 Series coupe and convertible. Earlier two-door 3 Series models built BMW’s reputation, with excellent handling, smooth yet powerful engines, and understated styling. The redesigned second-generation 4 Series departs dramatically from that template. It’s bigger and more luxurious, with garish styling and a greater reliance on technology for performance. The car’s rivals haven’t changed though. It still competes against the Audi A5, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Lexus RC, and Infiniti Q60 for buyers willing to sacrifice a bit of practicality to make a fashion statement. As before, the 4 Series is available in coupe and convertible body styles—the latter with a soft-top instead of the previous retractable hardtop. Both body styles are offered in four-cylinder 430i and six-cylinder M440i configurations, with high-performance M4 variants on the way. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with xDrive all-wheel drive optional (and mandatory on the M440i coupe). Our test car was a 430i xDrive coupe. | |
2021 Ford Mustang Reviews SummaryThe Ford Mustang is many things to many owners. Unlike its competitors, the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro, the Mustang never left the market. It has evolved and iterated. It’s been of-the-moment and decidedly retro. The 2021 Ford Mustang calls upon its past but also embraces the present, with modern technology wrapped in a hyper-stylized package. For fans of the Blue Oval, it’s the only sports car they may consider, but the Mustang’s trim lineup and list of features make is welcoming enough for any performance enthusiast looking for (relatively) affordable driving fun. For 2021, Ford has added to this lineup with a new Mach 1 trim. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine2.3L 310 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.3L 310 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque350 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.5 cu ft | Cargo Space13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3578 lbs | Curb Weight3491 lbs |
Height54.6 in | Height54.3 in |
Length187.9 in | Length188.5 in |
Width81.9 in | Width81.9 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase107.1 in |
Maximum Payload714 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $45,600 | $27,205 |
Average price | $39,543 | $30,541 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2021 BMW 4 Series represents how, for better or worse, BMW has changed. The 4 Series name has been around since the 2014 model year when it was introduced for the former 3 Series coupe and convertible. Earlier two-door 3 Series models built BMW’s reputation, with excellent handling, smooth yet powerful engines, and understated styling. The redesigned second-generation 4 Series departs dramatically from that template. It’s bigger and more luxurious, with garish styling and a greater reliance on technology for performance. The car’s rivals haven’t changed though. It still competes against the Audi A5, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Lexus RC, and Infiniti Q60 for buyers willing to sacrifice a bit of practicality to make a fashion statement. As before, the 4 Series is available in coupe and convertible body styles—the latter with a soft-top instead of the previous retractable hardtop. Both body styles are offered in four-cylinder 430i and six-cylinder M440i configurations, with high-performance M4 variants on the way. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with xDrive all-wheel drive optional (and mandatory on the M440i coupe). Our test car was a 430i xDrive coupe. | The Ford Mustang is many things to many owners. Unlike its competitors, the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro, the Mustang never left the market. It has evolved and iterated. It’s been of-the-moment and decidedly retro. The 2021 Ford Mustang calls upon its past but also embraces the present, with modern technology wrapped in a hyper-stylized package. For fans of the Blue Oval, it’s the only sports car they may consider, but the Mustang’s trim lineup and list of features make is welcoming enough for any performance enthusiast looking for (relatively) affordable driving fun. For 2021, Ford has added to this lineup with a new Mach 1 trim. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.3L 310 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 310 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.3L 310 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 350 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 310 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.5 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3578 lbs | 3491 lbs |
Height | 54.6 in | 54.3 in |
Length | 187.9 in | 188.5 in |
Width | 81.9 in | 81.9 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 107.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 714 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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