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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 420d xDrive MHT M Sport 5dr Step Auto [Tech/Pro]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1995
Trim	M Sport [Tec/Pro pk]
Price	£52,200
Engine Power - BHP	190
Acceleration	7.6
Top Speed	145 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	139
Length	4783 mm
Width	1852 mm
Height	1442 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	470 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1760 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Auto start-stop
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW iDrive controller on centre console
BMW Live Cockpit Professional Nav with 12.3" instrument display + 10.25" display, Intelligent Voice Assist, BMW OS 7, HDD, 2USB, 4G LTE connect
BMW service history
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Condition based service
Electric bootlid
Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging and Wi-Fi hot spot
Gearshift time display in manual mode
Instrument cluster with speedometer with mph readout, tachometer, fuel gauge and oil temperature gauge
Integrated owners handbook
Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
On board computer - average speed, fuel consumption, outside temp display with acoustic warning, clock/date, service interval, odometer/trip meter
Optimum shift indicator
Shifting point display
Variable sport steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

48V Mild hybrid technology
8 speed automatic steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles
Active sound design
Adaptive M suspension
Diesel particulate filter
Double joint spring strut front axle
Drive performance control - ECO PRO, comfort and sport modes
Incorrect fuelling protection
Low centre of gravity
Sprint mode
Stroke dependent dampers
xDrive system permanent all-wheel drive variable torque distribution

Entertainment

2x USB Type C ports in front centre console for charging and data transfer
DAB tuner
Electronic service booklet
Harman/Kardon loud speaker system

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Acoustic glazing
Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
Automatically dimming electrochromatic rear view mirror
BMW emblem on engine compartment lid and tailgate
BMW Individual high gloss shadow line with extended contents
BMW individual lights shadow line
Body colour fuel filler flap
Body colour roof fin
Brushed aluminium inserts in the front door sill finishers with BMW designation
Door sill strips
Dynamic brake lights
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing function all round
Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle
Fading support
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear bumper system
Front apron plastic in body colour
Green tinted heat protection glazing
High gloss shadow line exterior trim
Illuminated bow type door handles in body colour drivers side with door lock
Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED front indicators
Licence plate panel integrated into front bumper and tailgate
Lightweight engineering
M designation on front side panels, left and right
M rear boot spoiler with high gloss black gurney
Model designation on right side of tailgate
One piece front bumper cover including towing eye cover in body colour
Preparation for high beam assistant
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Reversing light
Side frame decorative moulding black matt
Sun protection glass
Two part LED tailights in L-shape with components in smoked glass, brake light, LED turn indicator and rear fog light
Visible exhaust tailpipe finisher
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lights in interior and door handle area
Widened track and increased camber values for max transverse dynamics, agility and steering precision
Window recess cover black high gloss
Windscreen wipers with integrated heated washing jets
xDrive designation on left tailgate

Interior Features

12V power socket in front centre console
2 front cupholder in centre console with clamping elements and matt black inlay
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke M sport leather multifunction steering wheel
3 zone automatic air conditioning
4 pieces lashing eyelets in luggage compartment
40:20:40 split folding rear seat and rear centre armrest with two cupholders
Anthracite headlining
Armrest integrated in front and rear door trim + front centre console armrest
Battery in luggage compartment
BMW ID
Driver seat backrest width adjustment
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear reading lights
Front sport seats
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Height adjustable front headrests
Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column
Illuminated armrest storage compartment
Illuminated glove compartment with separate small compartment
Make-up mirror lights
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in rear centre console
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Velour front floor mats
Vernasca leather upholstery

Packs

Ambient lighting pack - 4 Series
Connected professional pack - 4 Series
M sport exterior styling pack - 4 Series

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
Battery safety cut-off
BMW emergency call
Brake energy regeneration
Braking pre-tensioning
Child proof locking system in rear door
Child seat ISOFIX attachment for the two outer rear seats
Coasting in idle in ECO PRO mode
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,hazard warning lights,fuel cut off,interior lighting+activation of safety battery terminal clamp
Driver and front passenger side airbags, integrated in the door side seat backrest bolsters for all seat variants
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Dry braking
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+) - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with brake assist and cornering brake control + Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electric parking brake including automatic hold function and automatic release of the parking brake when driving off
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
Front and rear ventilated brake disc
Front passenger manual airbag deactivation
Head airbags for all 4 outer seats
Hill start assistant
M Sport seatbelts
Seat belt security check for driver and front passenger
Seat belt with belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters
Seat occupancy detection for driver and passenger side
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure monitoring with three level warning strategy
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser
Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
Remote control with integrated key one button open/close vehicle and windows, sole opening of the luggage compartment lid and panic mode
Start/stop button with Comfort Go keyless engine start and auto Start/stop deactivation button
Vehicle key with M specific designation

Trim

Sensatec instrument panel

Wheels

Reduced rolling resistance tyres
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	146
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	175
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	137

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1995
Compression Ratio	16.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	52.3
WLTP - MPG - High	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	54.3

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	32E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.6
Engine Power - BHP	190
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	145 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear	255/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	Y SPOKE STYLE 859 M
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1442 mm
Length	4783 mm
Wheelbase	2856 mm
Width	1852 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2073 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59
Gross Vehicle Weight	2315 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1290 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	470 l
Max. Loading Weight	555 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1760 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12 m

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