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 $5,130 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 Wrangler gets a 8.4-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Wrangler counters with heated front seats, Alpine audio and ambient lighting 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo making 200kW and 400Nm, paired to a 8-speed 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 1.8s 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 $1,881/year for the BMW 4 Series and $2,907/year for the Jeep Wrangler. That is a $1,026 annual difference in favour of the BMW 4 Series.

Estimated annual total: $1,881 (BMW 4 Series) vs $2,907 (Jeep Wrangler). The BMW 4 Series saves you roughly $1,026 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).