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BMW 4 Series Coupe 420i M Sport 2dr Step Auto [Tech/Pro Pack]

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	M Sport [Tec/Pro pk]
Price	£50,470
Engine Power - BHP	184
Acceleration	7.5
Top Speed	149 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	146
Length	4768 mm
Width	1852 mm
Height	1383 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	440 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1525 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Auto start-stop
Bluetooth hands free facility with USB audio interface with audio streaming
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW service history
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Condition based service
Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
Gearshift time display in manual mode
iDrive controller on centre console
Instrument cluster with speedometer with mph readout, tachometer, fuel gauge and oil temperature gauge
Integrated owners handbook
Language version English
Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
On board computer - average speed, fuel consumption, outside temp display with acoustic warning, clock/date, service interval, odometer/trip meter
Optimum shift indicator
Run flat indicator
Shifting point display
Variable sport steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

8 speed automatic steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles
Active sound design
Balanced 50/50 weight distribution
Double joint spring strut front axle
Double VANOS
Drive performance control - ECO PRO, comfort and sport modes
High precision injection
Low centre of gravity
Petrol Particulate Filter
Sprint mode
Stroke dependent dampers
VALVETRONIC engine management

Entertainment

1x USB type A with data transfer and 1.5 Amp charging function in the centre console
1x USB type C with 3 Amp charging function in the front centre armrest
DAB tuner
Electronic service booklet
Personal eSim

Exterior Features

Acoustic glazing
Adaptive LED Headlights
Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
Automatically dimming electrochromatic rear view mirror
BMW emblem on engine compartment lid and tailgate
BMW Individual high gloss shadow line with extended contents
BMW individual lights shadow line
Body colour fuel filler flap
Body colour roof fin
Brushed aluminium inserts in the front door sill finishers with BMW designation
Door sill strips
Dynamic brake lights
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing function all round
Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle
Fading support
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear bumper system
Front apron plastic in body colour
Green tinted heat protection glazing
High beam assistant
High gloss shadow line exterior trim
Illuminated bow type door handles in body colour drivers side with door lock
Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED front indicators
Licence plate panel integrated into front bumper and tailgate
Lightweight engineering
M designation on front side panels, left and right
M rear boot spoiler
One piece front bumper cover including towing eye cover in body colour
Preparation for high beam assistant
Rear boot
Reversing light
Side frame decorative moulding black matt
Two part LED tailights in L-shape with components in smoked glass, brake light, LED turn indicator and rear fog light
Visible exhaust tailpipe finisher
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lights in interior and door handle area
Widened track and increased camber values for max transverse dynamics, agility and steering precision
Window recess finisher strip in matt black
Windscreen wipers with integrated heated washing jets

Interior Features

12V power socket in front centre console
2 front cupholder in centre console with clamping elements and matt black inlay
2 Rear seat headrests
2 seat bench in second row
2 zone automatic air conditioning
3 spoke flat bottom M sport leather multifunction steering wheel
4 pieces lashing eyelets in luggage compartment
40:20:40 split folding rear seat and rear centre armrest with two cupholders
Anthracite headlining
Armrest integrated in front and rear door trim + front centre console armrest
Battery in luggage compartment
BMW ID
Extended storage, Luggage compartment seprating net on side trim left and right, Bag hook on both side
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear reading lights
Front footwell lights
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Height adjustable front headrests
Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column
Illuminated armrest storage compartment
Illuminated glove compartment with separate small compartment
Luggage compartment light
Make-up mirror lights
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in rear centre console
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Through load system
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Velour front floor mats

Packs

Ambient lighting pack - 4 Series
Connected professional package - 4 Series
M sport exterior styling pack - 4 Series

Passive Safety

2 x 3-point rear seatbelts
Battery safety cut-off
BMW emergency call
Brake energy regeneration
Braking pre-tensioning
Child seat ISOFIX attachment for the two outer rear seats
Coasting in idle in ECO PRO mode
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,hazard warning lights,fuel cut off,interior lighting+activation of safety battery terminal clamp
Driver and front passenger side airbags, integrated in the door side seat backrest bolsters for all seat variants
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Dry braking
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+) - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with brake assist and cornering brake control + Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake including automatic hold function and automatic release of the parking brake when pulling away
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
Front and rear ventilated brake disc
Front passenger manual airbag deactivation
Head airbags for all 4 outer seats
Hill start assistant
M Sport brake in red painted brake calipers with M designation
M Sport seatbelts
Seat belt security check for driver and front passenger
Seat belt with belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters
Seat occupancy detection for driver and passenger side
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure monitoring with three level warning strategy
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser
Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
Locking wheel bolts
Remote control with integrated key one button open/close vehicle and windows, sole opening of the luggage compartment lid and panic mode
Start/stop button with Comfort Go keyless engine start and auto Start/stop deactivation button
Vehicle key with M specific designation

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.355
HC	0.021
NOx	0.014
Particles	0.0003
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	146
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	203
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	211
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	201
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	147

Emissions - Lifecycle

End-of-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	0.6
In-Life Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	11.1
Lifetime Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	26.3
Production Emissions - CO2e (Equivalent) - tonnes	14.6

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	46.3
WLTP - MPG - High	51.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	30.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	32.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	43.5

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	30E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	97
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	93
NCAP Safety Assist %	72
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.5
Engine Power - BHP	184
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	300
Engine Torque - RPM	1350
Top Speed	149 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 848M
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1383 mm
Length	4768 mm
Wheelbase	2851 mm
Width	1852 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2081 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59
Gross Vehicle Weight	2015 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	440 l
Max. Loading Weight	490 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1525 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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