William Stopford
BMW recalls over 10,000 vehicles in Australia due to fire risk
Owners of more than 10,000 BMWs produced between 2020 and 2025 are being advised not to leave their vehicles running unattended due to a fire risk.
4 Months Ago
BMW 4 Series vs Aston Martin DB12
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2026 BMW 4 Series - Base
3.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4
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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Not available
Body type
Coupe
Body type
Coupe
Engine size
3 L
Engine size
4 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.8 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.2 L/100km
Power and torque
285kW / 500Nm
Power and torque
500kW / 800Nm
756km
639km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
Not available
Doors
2
Doors
2
Seats
4
Seats
4
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Reactive lighting: yes
Wrap around: yes
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: Unlimited
Embedded infotainment user interface
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Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Steering wheel position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Apple CarPlay: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Voice activating system
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Navigational systems
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 14.9 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information type: 3D, Voice
Screen size: 10.25 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes phone: yes
Includes timer: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote HVAC control
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Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Location sharing: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Remote services
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Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 36
Concierge service: yes
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
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USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 182 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
Standard met: EU6 D
Engine
Cc: 2,998 cc
Engine code: B58B30O1
Liters: 3 L
Number of cylinders: 6
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 3,982 cc
Liters: 4 L
Number of cylinders: 8
WLTP emissions
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WLTP emissions
Testing type ICE: yes
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 59 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 78 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
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Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Screen size: 14.9 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10.25 in
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 10.25 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 7.8 L/100km
Country/highway: 6.4 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 756 km
Combined: 12.8 km/L
Country/highway: 15.6 km/L
Urban: 9.9 km/L
Urban: 10.1 L/100km
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 12.2 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 639 km
Combined: 8.2 km/L
Standard WLTP ICE: yes
Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.5 s
Performance
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Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 388 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 285 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 500 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,900 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 680 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 500 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 800 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,750 rpm
Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Limited slip differential
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Type: Electronic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manufacturer's name: Steptronic
Transmission code: GA8X51CZ
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Column
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Active differential
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Active differential
Location: Rear
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Alternate suspension
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Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 93
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 225 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 96
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 255 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Performance tyres: yes
Tire profile: 35
Tire width: 275 mm
Location rear: yes
Performance tyres: yes
Tire profile: 30
Tire width: 305 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8.5 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 21 in
Rim width: 9.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 21 in
Rim width: 11.5 in
Body style
Body type: Coupe
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Platform code: CLAR
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Coupe
Body style
Body type: Coupe
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Coupe
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Spoiler
Location trunk/hatch: yes
Spoiler
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Cargo capacity
Rear seat up; to lower window: 440 L
Cargo capacity
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External dimensions
Front track: 1,573 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 129 mm
Overall height: 1,393 mm
Overall length: 4,770 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 1,852 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,081 mm
Overall width: 1,852 mm
Rear track: 1,612 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 12,000 mm
Wheelbase: 2,851 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,700 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 122 mm
Overall height: 1,290 mm
Overall length: 4,750 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,135 mm
Overall width: 1,950 mm
Wheelbase: 2,805 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,023 mm
Headroom rear: 909 mm
Hip room front: 1,465 mm
Hip room rear: 1,375 mm
Leg room front: 1,061 mm
Leg room rear: 877 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,400 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,295 mm
Internal dimensions
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Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Exterior door handles
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Exterior door handles
Flush door handles: Manual
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Headlights
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Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Sunroof
Location front: yes
Roof
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Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear window
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Rear window
Type: Fixed
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 1,800 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,220 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,810 kg
Tare weight: 1,773.25 kg
Trailer noseweight: 75 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 464 w
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 390 w
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
USB connection front: yes
Speakers
Number of: 16
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 11
Remote audio controls
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Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 8
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 2
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Traffic jam assist: yes
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Includes collision avoidance: yes
Steering vibration: yes
Overtaking sensor
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Front airbag
—
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
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Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Knee airbags
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Knee airbags
Location: Driver, Passenger
Rear seat belts
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Rear seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side curtain airbag
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Side curtain airbag
Location: Front
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 7
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 7
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 2
Type: Bench, Individual/Sports
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Fixed
Seating capacity: 2
Type: Bench, Individual/Sports
Seat upholstery
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Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Seating
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Seating
Seating capacity: 4
Seating configuration: 2+2
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 3
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Intermediate service
Variable distance/period: yes
Service
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Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Warranty
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Interior Trim
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Luxury trim
On center floor console: Piano Black
On doors: Leather
On instrument panel: Leather
Locks
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Power locks
Operation: Card Key
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