Is BMW i4 same as BMW 4 Series?

ace1auto · 06-06-2023, 06:05 PM

I'm new to BMW and on this forum. Is the BMW i4 the same as BMW 4 Series? What is the difference between M4 and 4 Series?

I'm so confused

ace1auto · 06-06-2023, 06:09 PM

When they say

2020 BMW 430 i

Does it mean

BMW 4 Series or BMW i4?

ace1auto · 06-06-2023, 06:16 PM

Also 2020 BMW M340 i
What model is this?
- 3, i3 or M3?

djmattbain.eth · 06-06-2023, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace1auto

When they say

2020 BMW 430 i

Does it mean

BMW 4 Series or BMW i4?

i4 is a model of its own, electric.

Bc2005 · 06-06-2023, 06:20 PM

Current BMW 430i ( 4 cylinder) or M440i (6 cylinder) are 4 series, gasoline engine vehicles and they are all 2 door coupes or convertibles.
The 3 series 330i and M340i are the same size, but are sedans.

The M340i is one of the BMW “M performance” vehicles, which means higher performance, but not a full M vehicle.

The i4 is a 4 door all electric vehicle that is nearly the same size as the gasoline 4 series. There are both single motor (2WD) and dual motor (AWD) versions.

M4 ( M and a single digit) is the high performance 4 series vehicle and it has a completely unique engine tuning, etc. it is also much higher priced.

Mason Hatcher · 06-06-2023, 10:06 PM

The 4 series comes in coupe and Grand Coupe (4 door with lift back rather than trunk)

Second digit indicates engine. 3= 4 cyl, and 4 = 6 cyl

430i can be 2 door or grand coupe with 4 cyl
M440i can be 2 door or grand coupes with 6 cyl and M performance parts

M4 is 2 door.

3 series is 4 door coupes (standard trunk) only.

330i is 4 cyl
M340 is 6 cyl with m performance stuff.

i4 is electric grand coupes.

There is no i3.

pateke · 06-07-2023, 08:52 AM

What’s the differences in M440 and M4 chassis? Or is it just the engine, tuning, suspension and exterior that differs?

Dairdevyld · 06-08-2023, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pateke

What’s the differences in M440 and M4 chassis? Or is it just the engine, tuning, suspension and exterior that differs?

Those are the main distinctions yes. I do believe the M4 has additional chassis support and materials are different as well.

Bc2005 · 06-12-2023, 05:21 PM

I don’t know for sure, but most M series chassis have a strut tower brace, and there may be subframe bracing added to make it more rigid.

In all M cars the additional bracing or chassis stiffness is part of the overall design and it works with the suspension, shocks and other components. It is not just a few added braces.

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Bc2005 First Lieutenant 317 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Current BMW 430i ( 4 cylinder) or M440i (6 cylinder) are 4 series, gasoline engine vehicles and they are all 2 door coupes or convertibles. The 3 series 330i and M340i are the same size, but are sedans. The M340i is one of the BMW “M performance” vehicles, which means higher performance, but not a full M vehicle. The i4 is a 4 door all electric vehicle that is nearly the same size as the gasoline 4 series. There are both single motor (2WD) and dual motor (AWD) versions. M4 ( M and a single digit) is the high performance 4 series vehicle and it has a completely unique engine tuning, etc. it is also much higher priced. Last edited by Bc2005; 06-06-2023 at 06:33 PM..
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Mason Hatcher Captain 1041 Rep 654 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: FW-TX iTrader: (0)	The 4 series comes in coupe and Grand Coupe (4 door with lift back rather than trunk) Second digit indicates engine. 3= 4 cyl, and 4 = 6 cyl 430i can be 2 door or grand coupe with 4 cyl M440i can be 2 door or grand coupes with 6 cyl and M performance parts M4 is 2 door. 3 series is 4 door coupes (standard trunk) only. 330i is 4 cyl M340 is 6 cyl with m performance stuff. i4 is electric grand coupes. There is no i3.
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Bc2005 First Lieutenant 317 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I don’t know for sure, but most M series chassis have a strut tower brace, and there may be subframe bracing added to make it more rigid. In all M cars the additional bracing or chassis stiffness is part of the overall design and it works with the suspension, shocks and other components. It is not just a few added braces.
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