Head-to-head
2025 BMW 4 Series vs 2025 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang wins clearly, 87.3 to 76.8, on tech & comfort, performance. The BMW 4 Series is ahead on safety and fuel & range.
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2025 BMW 4 Series
The 2025 BMW 4 Series is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact sedan with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 430i Coupe, is EPA-rated a…
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The 2025 Ford Mustang is sold in the U.S. as a gas coupe with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Mustang, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combin…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Ford Mustang
Clear winThe Ford Mustang wins clearly, 87.3 to 76.8, on tech & comfort, performance. The BMW 4 Series is ahead on safety and fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2025 Ford Mustang leads by 40.8
Performance 2025 Ford Mustang leads by 17.9
Safety 2025 BMW 4 Series leads by 5.2
| Category · weight | 2025 BMW 4 Seriesoverall 76.8 | 2025 Ford Mustangoverall 87.3 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 98.7 | 94.6 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 71 | 65.8 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 82.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 59.2 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 76.8 | 87.3 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
BMW 4 Series: base trim 430i Coupe RWD · Ford Mustang: base trim EcoBoost 100A RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Ford Mustang wins
- It lists 18 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (24.5 points against 14.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It makes 315 hp against 255.
Where the 2025 BMW 4 Series answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 20 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 63).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
40 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | BMW 4 Series430i Coupe RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost 100A RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $50,700 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,998 cc | 2,300 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder 48V MHEV | 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged I-4 |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 315 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.15:1 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 10 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall height | — | 55 in |
| Overall length | — | 189 in |
| Overall width | — | 75.4 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 13.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 82.8 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 4 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 37.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 34.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 44.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 29 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 3,588 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 3,588 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Double-ball-joint MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar and aluminum control arms |
| Rear suspension type | — | Integral-link independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Selectable-Effort Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 320 mm |
| Front brake type | — | vented disc, twin-piston 43mm floating aluminum calipers |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 320 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 235/50 ZR 18 BSW All-Season |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | FordPass Connect |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 56.3 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 52.2 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
79 features · differences first, then sharedSafety20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | BMW 4 Series430i Coupe RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost 100A RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Dynamic Brake Support) | — | std |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Driver/Passenger Side-impact Airbags | — | std |
| Dual Front Airbags | — | std |
| Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert, Road Departure Warning) | — | std |
| Rear View Camera – Digital | — | std |
| Side Curtain Airbags (Fastback only, 1st and 2nd rows) | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) | — | std |
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | std |
| AdvanceTrac® with Electronic Stability Control | — | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlamps | — | std |
| BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking and Rear Traffic Indicator/Exit Warning | — | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ (Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go, Lane Centering Assist, Connected Navigation) | — | opt |
| Security Package (Active Anti-Theft System, Locking Center Console, Wheel Locking Kit) | — | opt |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | — | std |
| Vented Four-wheel Disc Power Brakes with ABS | — | std |
| Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
| Remote Keyless-Entry System | — | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | BMW 4 Series430i Coupe RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost 100A RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Assist® | — | std |
| BMW Head-Up Display (optional on all models; standard on i4 M50 xDrive via BMW Live Cockpit Professional) | opt | — |
| FordPass Connect™ – Remotely start (auto only), lock and unlock vehicle | — | std |
| Connected Navigation (1-year included) | std | — |
| FordPass Connect™ – Check vehicle status | — | std |
| FordPass Connect™ – Locate parked vehicle | — | std |
| Active Noise Cancellation (Convertible Only) | — | std |
| Audio Control (Steering Wheel) | — | std |
| Augmented View navigation (live video stream of driver's view augmented with directional arrows and contextual information) | std | — |
| BMW Curved Display (touchscreen) with BMW iDrive and QuickSelect based on BMW Operating System 8.5 | std | — |
| BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant (voice command operation) | std | — |
| BMW Operating System 8.5 with over-the-air capability | std | — |
| Electronic Sound Enhancement (Fastback Only) | — | std |
| My BMW App (iOS and Android; remote vehicle status, lock/unlock, Remote View, destination sending, My Trips with Efficiency Trainer) | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | std | opt |
| Personal eSIM (activatable as standard, in addition to built-in mobile SIM; supports 5G mobile standard and Wi-Fi hotspot data streaming) | std | — |
| SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition, 13.2" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability, SYNC® 4 AppLink®, Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility, Conversational Voice Command Recognition, Digital Owner's Manual, Smart-Charging USB Ports – two (2) | — | std |
| TrackApps™ | — | std |
| FordPass Connect™ – 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connects up to 10 devices | std | std |
Convenience3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | BMW 4 Series430i Coupe RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost 100A RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Access with Push-button Start | — | std |
| Powerpoints – two (2) | — | std |
| Windows, Power – Front One-touch-Up/Down | — | std |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | BMW 4 Series430i Coupe RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost 100A RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Seats – Driver/Passenger | std | — |
| 6-way Manual Driver | — | std |
| 4-way Manual Passenger | — | std |
| Front Seats – Cloth Buckets | — | std |
| Rear-Seat – Split-bench, folding (Fastback Only) | — | std |
| Standard sport seats in Perforated SensaTec (with optional Vernasca leather) | std | — |
Interior8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | BMW 4 Series430i Coupe RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost 100A RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Ambient interior lighting with contour lighting (footwells, door handles, center console storage, central vent trim) — adjustable color and brightness, Welcome/Goodbye Animation | std | — |
| Manual Flip Framed Rearview Mirror | — | std |
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | — | std |
| 12.4" LCD Digital Cluster w/ IOD Message Center | — | std |
| Floor Mats – 1st Row Carpeted, Black | — | std |
| Sunglass Bin (Fastback Only) | — | std |
| Door-Trim | — | std |
| Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel – Vinyl | std | std |
Exterior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | BMW 4 Series430i Coupe RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost 100A RWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED Projector Headlamps with Configurable Daytime Running Lamps | — | std |
| Laserlight taillights with laser diodes illuminating glass fiber bundles (3D light graphics) | opt | — |
| LED Signature Lighting (Daytime Running Lamps) | — | std |
| LED Taillamps with Sequential Turn Signals | — | std |
| M Sport package (includes M leather three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel, front apron with large side air intakes, rear diffuser element in Black high-gloss) | opt | — |
| Matte Clear Film (47M) | — | opt |
| Mustang® Nite Pony Package (60G) – Black-painted Aluminum Wheels, Black Badges, Black Mirror Caps, Blade/Wedge Decklid Spoiler Painted Shadow Black, Painted Black Roof, Headlamps w/ Black Bezel | — | opt |
| Over-the-Top Racing Stripe | — | opt |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | — | std |
| Shadowline Package (includes Laserlight taillights and M leather steering wheel with tri-color M stitching and red 12 o'clock stripe on 430i models; Adaptive Full LED Headlights on Gran Coupe/i4 models) | opt | — |
| Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit | — | std |
| Wheel & Stripe Package (605) – 19" X 8.5" Machined-face Aluminum with Tarnished Dark-painted pockets Wheels, Hood Stripe, Side Stripe | — | opt |
| Rear-window Defroster | — | std |
| Mini Spare Wheel and Tire | — | opt |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | BMW 4 Series430i Coupe RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost 100A RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 48V mild hybrid (MHEV) technology — B48B20O2 2-liter inline 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo with Miller cycle, 255 hp @ 4,700-6,500 rpm, 295 lb-ft torque @ 1,600-4,500 rpm | std | — |
| 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission | std | — |
| Active Valve Performance Exhaust | — | opt |
| Electronic Line-lock (Track Use Only) | — | std |
| Engine – 2.3L EcoBoost® with Stop/Start System | — | std |
| Engine Block Heater (41H) | — | opt |
| Selectable Drive Modes | — | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | BMW 4 Series430i Coupe RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost 100A RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Rear Suspension | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW 4 Series
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1 · 1 critical · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 8 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (3), Power Train (3), Service Brakes (2)
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 25V202000 · 4,557 vehicles · filed unfixed
Ford Mustang
Safety Signal 63 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 6 · 1 critical · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 20 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Visibility/Wiper (6), Exterior Lighting (5), Electrical System (5)
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 25V164000 · 269 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V547000 · 148,663 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 26V122000 · 47,804 vehicles
- moderate Visibility 26V418000 · 67,994 vehicles
- moderate Exterior Lighting 25V546000 · 105,545 vehicles
- moderate Exterior Lighting 25V519000 · 3,270 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| BMW 4 Series430i Coupe RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost 100A RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50,700 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $50,700 – $74,250 14 trims | — 10 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 430i Coupe | Mustang |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 26 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,650 | $2,600 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 BMW 4 Series or the 2025 Ford Mustang?
The Ford Mustang wins clearly, 87.3 to 76.8, on tech & comfort, performance. The BMW 4 Series is ahead on safety and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Ford Mustang scores 87.3 and the 2025 BMW 4 Series 76.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 BMW 4 Series or the 2025 Ford Mustang?
2025 BMW 4 Series: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 1 recall (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 Ford Mustang: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 BMW 4 Series and the 2025 Ford Mustang?
Where the 2025 Ford Mustang wins: it lists 18 standard driver-assist features against 0, lists more comfort and tech equipment (24.5 points against 14.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and makes 315 hp against 255. Where the 2025 BMW 4 Series answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (8 against 20 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 63).