BMW 4 Series vs Jeep Gladiator

The BMW 4 Series starts from $83,500 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Gladiator opens at $84,990. That makes the BMW 4 Series the more affordable entry point by $1,490.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $91,850 and $93,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW 4 Series by roughly $8,265 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The BMW 4 Series features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Gladiator gets a 8.4-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Gladiator counters with heated front seats and Alpine audio that the BMW 4 Series does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW 4 Series gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Jeep Gladiator offers leather.

The BMW 4 Series uses a Petrol producing 135kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The Jeep Gladiator responds with a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS making 209kW and 347Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Jeep Gladiator has the clear power advantage at 209kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW 4 Series is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW 4 Series measures 4,770mm long on a 2,851mm wheelbase, 821mm shorter than the Jeep Gladiator at 5,591mm (3,488mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Gladiator generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Jeep Gladiator leads with a 2,721kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 921kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,881/year for the BMW 4 Series and $3,534/year for the Jeep Gladiator. That is a $1,653 annual difference in favour of the BMW 4 Series.

Estimated annual total: $1,881 (BMW 4 Series) vs $3,534 (Jeep Gladiator). The BMW 4 Series saves you roughly $1,653 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW 4 Series) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Gladiator). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Gladiator).