BMW 4 Series vs Jeep Wrangler

The BMW 4 Series starts from $83,500 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Wrangler opens at $81,990. That makes the Jeep Wrangler the more affordable entry point by $1,510.

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 $90,189 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW 4 Series by roughly $3,705 in fuel alone.

Both the BMW 4 Series and Jeep Wrangler hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 96% for the BMW 4 Series and 60% for the Jeep Wrangler.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jeep Wrangler packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the BMW 4 Series.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BMW 4 Series and 6 in the Jeep Wrangler.

The BMW 4 Series features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Jeep Wrangler gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW 4 Series stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler counters with Apple CarPlay and Alpine audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 5.8 seconds.

The Jeep Wrangler responds with a 2.0L GMET4 DOHC Turbocharged petrol with ESS making 200kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.3 seconds.

The Jeep Wrangler has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW 4 Series is 3.5s 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, 436mm longer than the Jeep Wrangler at 4,334mm (2,459mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW 4 Series generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BMW 4 Series and 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, giving the BMW 4 Series a 75L advantage.

For towing, the BMW 4 Series leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 303kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,166/year for the BMW 4 Series and $2,907/year for the Jeep Wrangler. That is a $741 annual difference in favour of the BMW 4 Series.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (BMW 4 Series) vs $2,907 (Jeep Wrangler). The BMW 4 Series saves you roughly $741 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 Wrangler). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Wrangler).