2026 BMW 4 Series vs 2026 Ford Mustang

The BMW 4 Series wins clearly, 92.6 to 74.7, on safety, fuel & range.

2026 BMW 4 Series

The 2026 BMW 4 Series is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid coupe with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 430i Coupe, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg…

2026 Ford Mustang

The 2026 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…

Verdict · default weights

2026 BMW 4 Series

Clear win

The BMW 4 Series wins clearly, 92.6 to 74.7, on safety, fuel & range.

Safety2026 BMW 4 Series leads by 29.2

Fuel & range2026 BMW 4 Series leads by 2.7

Category · weight	2026 Ford Mustangoverall 74.7	2026 BMW 4 Seriesoverall 92.6
Pricew 4	no data	no data
Fuel & rangew 3	94.6	97.3
Safetyw 4	59.8	89
Space & cargow 2	no data	no data
Performancew 2	no data	no data
Tech & comfortw 3	no data	no data
Warrantyw 2	no data	no data
Overall	74.7	92.6

Ford Mustang: model-level data · BMW 4 Series: model-level data. 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.

Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.

Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Ford Mustang

Safety Signal53 F

NHTSA overall★★★★★

Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★

Recalls5 · 1 critical

Owner complaints5 · 1 crashes · 0 fires

Most complained aboutService Brakes (1), Electrical System (1), Visibility/Wiper (1)

Top recalls

criticalEngine25V828000 · 6 vehicles
highElectrical System26V547000 · 148,663 vehicles
highEngine And Engine Cooling26V548000 · 10,001 vehicles
highVisibility26V418000 · 67,842 vehicles
highEngine And Engine Cooling26V205000 · 278 vehicles

BMW 4 Series

Safety Signal85 B

NHTSA overall—

Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —

Recalls1 · 1 critical

Owner complaints2 · 0 crashes · 0 fires

Most complained aboutElectrical System (1), Power Train (1), Tires (1)

Top recalls

criticalElectrical System25V643000 · 4 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty

	Ford Mustang	BMW 4 Series
Price	—	—
Price range across trims	—	—
Powertrains	GAS	HEV
EPA configuration compared	Mustang	430i Coupe
Combined mpg / MPGe	26	31
EPA annual fuel cost	$2,400	$2,500
EV range	—	—
Basic warranty	—	—
Powertrain warranty	—	—
Roadside assistance	—	—

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2026 Ford Mustang or the 2026 BMW 4 Series?

The BMW 4 Series wins clearly, 92.6 to 74.7, on safety, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 BMW 4 Series scores 92.6 and the 2026 Ford Mustang 74.7. 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 2026 Ford Mustang or the 2026 BMW 4 Series?

2026 Ford Mustang: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 5 recalls. 2026 BMW 4 Series: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.