Compare the2023 Dodge ChallengerVS 2023 BMW 4 Series Coupe

Both the Challenger and the 4 Series Coupe have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, collision warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

Dodge’s powertrain warranty covers the Challenger 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than BMW covers the 4 Series Coupe. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the 4 Series Coupe ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 7 times as many Dodge dealers as there are BMW dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Challenger’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are better in initial quality than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 22 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 9th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge above average in long-term dependability. With 26 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, BMW is rated lower.

The Challenger has more powerful engines than the 4 Series Coupe:

As tested in Motor Trend the Challenger SRT Hellcat 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the M440i Coupe 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid (automatics tested):

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Challenger 5.7/6.4 V8 Auto’s fuel efficiency. The 4 Series Coupe doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Challenger has 2.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the 4 Series Coupe (18.5 vs. 15.6 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Challenger offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The 4 Series Coupe doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

For better stopping power the Challenger Hellcat/Redeye’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the 4 Series Coupe:

The Challenger stops shorter than the 4 Series Coupe:

For better traction, the Challenger has larger standard tires than the 4 Series Coupe (235/55R18 vs. 225/45R18). The Challenger SRT Super Stock’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 4 Series Coupe (315/40R18 vs. 225/40R19).

The Challenger Widebody’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 4 Series Coupe’s optional 40 series front tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Challenger offers optional 20-inch wheels. The 4 Series Coupe’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Challenger’s wheelbase is 3.8 inches longer than on the 4 Series Coupe (116 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Challenger is 2 inches wider in the front and 1.7 inches wider in the rear than the track on the 4 Series Coupe.

The SRT Hellcat Redeye handles at .98 G’s, while the M440i xDrive Coupe pulls only .91 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The SRT Widebody Hellcat Redeye executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the M440i xDrive Coupe (24.3 seconds @ .82 average G’s vs. 24.7 seconds @ .78 average G’s).

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Challenger a Compact car, while the 4 Series Coupe is rated a Subcompact.

The Challenger has standard seating for 5 passengers; the 4 Series Coupe can only carry 4.

The Challenger has 7.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the 4 Series Coupe (93.7 vs. 86).

The Challenger has 1.3 inches more front headroom, .2 inches more front legroom, 3.4 inches more front shoulder room, 1.9 inches more rear headroom and 2.9 inches more rear shoulder room than the 4 Series Coupe.

The Challenger has a much larger trunk than the 4 Series Coupe (16.2 vs. 12 cubic feet).

The Challenger’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The 4 Series Coupe does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Dodge Challenger outsold the BMW 4 Series by 49% during 2022.