BMW 4 Series Drivetrain & Drive Type

The 2027 BMW 4 Series is available in Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2027):

The BMW 4 Series is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

BMW 4 Series Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2027Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L31
2027Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L28
2027Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L30
2027Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L30
2027Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L29
2027Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L28
2027Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L29
2027Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L30
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L28
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L29
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L30
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L30
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L30
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L31
2026Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L29
2026Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L30
2026Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L27
2026Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L28
2026Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L28
2026Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L29
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L29
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L28
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L30
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L30
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L30
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L31
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 3.0L29
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 3.0L28
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 3.0L28
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 3.0L29
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 3.0L27
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 3.0L30
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L28
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L28
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L28
2024Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L27
2024Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2024Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L26
2024Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2024Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L27
2024Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L28
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L28
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L28
2023Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L26
2023Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2023Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2023Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L27
2023Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L27
2023Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L28
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L28
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L28
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L28
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L26
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L26
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L26
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L29
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2021Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L26
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L24
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L26
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L24
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2020Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 2.0L25
2020Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L22
2020Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L21
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L26
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 2.0L25
2019Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L21
2019Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L22
2018Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L26
2018Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2018Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2018Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2018Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2018Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 2.0L25
2018Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L23
2018Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L23
2017Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2017Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2017Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L26
2017Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2017Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L26
2017Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L26
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 2.0L25
2017Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L23
2017Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L23
2016Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L25
2016Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2016Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2016Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2016Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L26
2016Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L26
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 2.0L26
2016Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L22
2016Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L23
2015Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L26
2015Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L26
2015Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L26
2015Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L26
2015Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L27
2015Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L25
2015Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2015Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2015Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L23
2015Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2015Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L25
2015Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.0L24
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 2.0L26
2015Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L23
2015Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L24

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

BMW 4 Series Drivetrain FAQ

Is the BMW 4 Series front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The BMW 4 Series is available in Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the BMW 4 Series come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the BMW 4 Series. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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