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Quick notes on BMW 4 Series transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
    • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 6 MT
    • Average acceleration: 5.6 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4683 rpm
    • Average torque: 443 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1561 kg / 3442 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2281 kg / 5030 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2017 BMW 4 Series through generations

  • 430i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 440i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 420d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 420i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 435d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • 430d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 430i 8 Steptronic—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 440i 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 420d 8 Steptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 420i 6 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 435d 8 Steptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 430d 8 Steptronic—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 430i 8 Steptronic—5200 rpm.
  • 440i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 420d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 420i 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 435d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 430d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    430i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    440i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 79%
    420d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    420i Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000 rpm. 91%
    435d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    430d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 430i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 440i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 420d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 420i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 435d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 430d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 4 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4883 rpm
      • Average torque: 447 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1768 kg / 3898 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2578 kg / 5684 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 BMW 4 Series through generations

  • 420d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 440i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 430i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 420i —6 MT (290 Nm)
  • 430d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 435d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 420d 8 Steptronic—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 440i 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 430i 8 Steptronic—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 420i 6 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 430d 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 435d 8 Steptronic—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 420d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 440i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 430i 8 Steptronic—5200 rpm.
  • 420i 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 430d 8 Steptronic—5200 rpm.
  • 435d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    420d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    440i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 79%
    430i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5200 rpm. 84%
    420i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    430d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    435d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 420d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 440i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 430i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 420i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 430d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 435d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 4 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4586 rpm
      • Average torque: 429 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1588 kg / 3502 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2308 kg / 5089 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 BMW 4 Series through generations

  • 420i —6 MT (290 Nm)
  • 420d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 430d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 418d —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 430i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 440i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 435d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 420i 6 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 420d 8 Steptronic—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 430d 8 Steptronic—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 418d 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 430i 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 440i 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 435d 8 Steptronic—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 420i 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 420d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 430d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 418d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 430i 8 Steptronic—5200 rpm.
  • 440i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 435d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    420i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    420d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    430d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    418d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    430i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5200 rpm. 84%
    440i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 79%
    435d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 420i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 420d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 430d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 418d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 430i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 440i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 435d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 4 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 8 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4742 rpm
      • Average torque: 405 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1529 kg / 3371 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2204 kg / 4860 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 BMW 4 Series through generations

  • 420d —8 Steptronic (380 Nm)
  • 418d —8 Steptronic (320 Nm)
  • 428xi —8 AT (350 Nm)
  • 435i —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 428i —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 440i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 420i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 430i —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 425d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 435d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • 430d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 428 xi —6 MT (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 420d 8 Steptronic—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 418d 8 Steptronic—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 428xi 8 AT—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 435i 6 MT—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 428i 6 MT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 440i 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 420i 6 MT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 430i 6 MT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 425d 8 Steptronic—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 435d 8 Steptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 430d 8 Steptronic—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 428 xi 6 MT—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 420d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 418d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 428xi 8 AT—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 435i 6 MT—5800-6000 rpm.
  • 428i 6 MT—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 440i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 420i 6 MT—5000-6250 rpm.
  • 430i 6 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 425d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 435d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 430d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 428 xi 6 MT—5000-6500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    420d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    418d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    428xi Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    435i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800-6000 rpm. 69%
    428i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    440i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 79%
    420i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000-6250 rpm. 91%
    430i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    425d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    435d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    430d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    428 xi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 420d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 418d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 428xi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 435i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 428i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 440i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 420i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 430i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 425d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 435d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 430d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 428 xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 4 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4730 rpm
      • Average torque: 416 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1600 kg / 3528 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2320 kg / 5116 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 BMW 4 Series through generations

  • 420d —8 Steptronic (380 Nm)
  • 430i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 420i —8 Steptronic (270 Nm)
  • 425d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 440i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 418d —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 428i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 435i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 430d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 435d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 420d 8 Steptronic—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 430i 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 420i 8 Steptronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 425d 8 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 440i 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 418d 6 MT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 428i 8 Steptronic—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 435i 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 430d 8 Steptronic—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 435d 8 Steptronic—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 420d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 430i 8 Steptronic—5200 rpm.
  • 420i 8 Steptronic—5000-6250 rpm.
  • 425d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 440i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 418d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 428i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 435i 8 Steptronic—5800-6400 rpm.
  • 430d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 435d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    420d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    430i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5200 rpm. 84%
    420i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6250 rpm. 91%
    425d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    440i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 79%
    418d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    428i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    435i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6400 rpm. 69%
    430d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    435d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 420d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 430i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 420i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 425d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 440i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 418d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 428i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 435i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 430d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 435d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 4 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4767 rpm
      • Average torque: 427 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1755 kg / 3870 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2565 kg / 5656 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 BMW 4 Series through generations

  • 430i —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • 440i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 420i —8 Steptronic (270 Nm)
  • 425d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 428i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 435i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 420d —8 Steptronic (380 Nm)
  • 435d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • 430d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 430i 6 MT—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 440i 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 420i 8 Steptronic—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 425d 8 Steptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 428i 8 Steptronic—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 435i 8 Steptronic—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 420d 8 Steptronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 435d 8 Steptronic—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 430d 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 430i 6 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 440i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 420i 8 Steptronic—5000-6250 rpm.
  • 425d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 428i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 435i 8 Steptronic—5800-6400 rpm.
  • 420d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 435d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 430d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    430i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    440i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 79%
    420i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6250 rpm. 91%
    425d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    428i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    435i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5800-6400 rpm. 69%
    420d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    435d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    430d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 430i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 440i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 420i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 425d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 428i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 435i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 420d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 435d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 430d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%