BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept (F32) vs 3 Series Coupe (E92) Visually Compared - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jason · 12-05-2012, 01:53 AM

Here are some side-by-side comparisons of the just revealed F32 BMW 4 Series Concept Coupe [full details and photos] against the E92 3 Series Coupe (LCI). The 4 Series Coupe will replace the 3 Series Coupe as BMW's mid-size sports coupe in its lineup.

Keep in mind that we are comparing a concept against a production model, but nonetheless the general styling, shape, and dimensions of the 4 Series Coupe Concept will carry over to the production model. The more conceptually styled elements such as the bumpers, mirrors, fender vents, and wheels will look different on the production model.

Look for the 4 Series Coupe Concept to debut in January at the 2013 Detroit auto show and production to begin in July 2013, for late summer delivery.

Also see our other comparisons:

F32 Concept vs F30 Comparison @ http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=778135
F32 Concept vs F13 6 Series Coupe @ http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=778527

Compared to the E92, the F32 4 Series Coupe is:

1.6 inches longer
1.6 inches wider
1.3 inches lower
1.9 inches longer wheelbase
1.7 inches wider front track
3.1 inches wider rear track

Actual dimension are as follows:

	4 Series Coupe Concept (F32)	3 Series Coupe (E92)
Dimensions
Length	182.7 in (4,641 mm)	181.1 in (4,588 mm)
Width	71.8 in (1,826 mm)	70.2 in (1,782 mm)
Height	53.6 in (1,362 mm)	54.9 in (1,395 mm)
Wheelbase	110.6 (2,810 mm)	108.7 (2,760 mm)
Front Track	60.8 in (1,545 mm)	59.1 in (1,500 mm)
Rear track	62.7 in (1,593 mm)	59.6 in (1,513 mm)

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HoundForHire · 12-05-2012, 04:45 PM

i'm liking the wider track, led headlamps and interior a lot. Here's hoping with some better equipment to go with that high price.

Think we'll get the full black panel display on this one?

SomeRandomer123 · 12-05-2012, 04:46 PM

The tail lights and bumper/exhausts have got to change (sadly) to have it in BMW style but my god that looks so good. If they can make pornography like that, why the hell have they gone ahead with the ghastly, sick-making 3GT?

turb0mike · 12-05-2012, 04:48 PM

I'm a big fan.

LaMpiR · 12-05-2012, 04:50 PM

If it stays like this, it will be a perfect car. Simply amazing!

wtbane92 · 12-05-2012, 04:51 PM

Wandering what the price increase is going to be

gary88 · 12-05-2012, 04:52 PM

I love how it looks from the rear, I always thought that was the visual weak point of the e92. I'd be surprised if that exhaust makes it to production though.

chsbmw · 12-05-2012, 04:58 PM

The comparison brings out the age of the E92!

bcl0328 · 12-05-2012, 04:59 PM

don't like the rear bumper too much but god that interior is amazing.

E92K.C10 · 12-05-2012, 04:59 PM

Love the exterior of the f32 but the e92 interior is far better, more logical and a much nicer place to be IMO

Malbolge · 12-05-2012, 05:01 PM

funny how a new model makes the old car look instantly dated in comparison, even if it is pretty good looking on in its own right. If I am a coupe owner, I would trade in.

but just as with sedan, the interior of E9x is much much nicer and more modern looking.

Mike6699 · 12-05-2012, 05:02 PM

I'm really not fond of the e92 lci for the front, and these comparisons really show how much better the f32 really is. Love this new design.

AbuArije5 · 12-05-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chsbmw

The comparison brings out the age of the E92!

Yes it does. It feels like they went a new direction

Lemon Jelly M3 · 12-05-2012, 05:03 PM

Oh yeah this car looks just like the E92 all around.... NOT

As far as the interior goes, I like both, each has their own distinctive aura to it.

dlbrooks18 · 12-05-2012, 05:09 PM

Beautiful, love the rear end!

KORALLROT · 12-05-2012, 05:09 PM

It's almost an unfair comparison. This f32 "concept 4 series" is no doubt aesthetically superior in every shape, form and angle than the e92. And the e92 is/was a gorgeous BMW!

The f32 has so much potential. Let's hope we get some of this in the production version.

I wonder if we can get a head start on some f30 LCI photoshops from this f32 concept reveal.

KORALLROT · 12-05-2012, 05:12 PM

Just look at that! Worlds apart!

There goes the e92 re-sale value.

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Hisam135i · 12-05-2012, 05:13 PM

Looks like this will be my next car

the f30 didn't exactly float my boat but this is sick!!!!

sworks335i · 12-05-2012, 05:16 PM

I think the little vents/spoilers (whatever they are) on the side mirrors are interesting!

kdiggz · 12-05-2012, 05:19 PM

When will they announce the engine specs?

dreamspeed · 12-05-2012, 05:21 PM

This actually looks too aggressive to be a regular 4 series coupe.

I think the styling is too overwrought... it reminds me of the over the top styling of the Mitsubishi EVO

SlamMan · 12-05-2012, 05:23 PM

Can we get a spec comparison of the F30 to the F32?

12-05-2012, 04:46 PM	#3
SomeRandomer123 Colonel Drives: F30 328i Luxury - Sport Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lancashire, North West England, UK Posts: 2,046 iTrader: (0)	The tail lights and bumper/exhausts have got to change (sadly) to have it in BMW style but my god that looks so good. If they can make pornography like that, why the hell have they gone ahead with the ghastly, sick-making 3GT? __________________ Gone: 2006 BMW E60 520d SE 6MT Gone: 2009 BMW E90-LCI 330d SE 6MT - Awesome! 28th May 2009 - 28th May 2012 Current: 2012 F30 328i Luxury 8AT - Loving it! My 328i thread!http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712673

12-05-2012, 04:48 PM	#4
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12-05-2012, 04:52 PM	#7
gary88 Ikea enthusiast Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,742 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [3.83]	I love how it looks from the rear, I always thought that was the visual weak point of the e92. I'd be surprised if that exhaust makes it to production though. __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr

12-05-2012, 04:59 PM	#10
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12-05-2012, 05:01 PM	#11
Malbolge Major General Drives: TiAg Z4C 3.0Si Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pluto (which is not a planet) Posts: 5,061 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 Coupe 3 ... [0.00]	funny how a new model makes the old car look instantly dated in comparison, even if it is pretty good looking on in its own right. If I am a coupe owner, I would trade in. but just as with sedan, the interior of E9x is much much nicer and more modern looking. __________________ E90 325i Montego Blau - 2011-2012 (SOLD) E90 320d TiAg - 2007-2011 (SOLD) E36 320i Avus Blau Msport - 2007 (SOLD)

12-05-2012, 04:45 PM	#2
HoundForHire Private Drives: 2011 VW GTI, Waiting for 2er Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	i'm liking the wider track, led headlamps and interior a lot. Here's hoping with some better equipment to go with that high price. Think we'll get the full black panel display on this one?

12-05-2012, 04:50 PM	#5
LaMpiR Enlisted Member Drives: None Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	If it stays like this, it will be a perfect car. Simply amazing!

12-05-2012, 04:51 PM	#6
wtbane92 New Member Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	Wandering what the price increase is going to be

12-05-2012, 04:58 PM	#8
chsbmw Private Drives: 2011 335is coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SC Posts: 62 iTrader: (0)	The comparison brings out the age of the E92!

12-05-2012, 04:59 PM	#9
bcl0328 Captain Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abingdon, MD Posts: 967 iTrader: (0)	don't like the rear bumper too much but god that interior is amazing.

12-05-2012, 05:02 PM	#12
Mike6699 tonkpils Drives: E30 325is, E92 JB Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 76 iTrader: (0)	I'm really not fond of the e92 lci for the front, and these comparisons really show how much better the f32 really is. Love this new design. __________________

12-05-2012, 05:03 PM	#14
Lemon Jelly M3 Lieutenant Drives: M3 (E90,ZCP,6MT) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 454 iTrader: (0)	Oh yeah this car looks just like the E92 all around.... NOT As far as the interior goes, I like both, each has their own distinctive aura to it.

12-05-2012, 05:09 PM	#15
dlbrooks18 Brigadier General Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,227 iTrader: (2)	Beautiful, love the rear end! __________________ 2008 E90 335

12-05-2012, 05:09 PM	#16
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12-05-2012, 05:12 PM	#17
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12-05-2012, 05:13 PM	#18
Hisam135i Major Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,105 iTrader: (0)	Looks like this will be my next car the f30 didn't exactly float my boat but this is sick!!!! __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue 335i \| Terracotta \| Premium \| Auto \| Comfort Access \| Matte-black Grills \| Carbon Fiber Splitters \| 20% Tint \| 1- point E9x Picture Game \| Staggered 19' VMR V701 \| Legal Disclaimer: My posts on this website cannot be held against me in any issues, such as warranty claims. \|

12-05-2012, 05:16 PM	#19
sworks335i Private First Class Drives: 2007 E90 335i Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Below the Mason Dixon Posts: 172 iTrader: (1)	I think the little vents/spoilers (whatever they are) on the side mirrors are interesting! __________________

12-05-2012, 05:19 PM	#20
kdiggz Lieutenant Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 560 iTrader: (9)	When will they announce the engine specs?

12-05-2012, 05:21 PM	#21
dreamspeed Lieutenant Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 534 iTrader: (0)	This actually looks too aggressive to be a regular 4 series coupe. I think the styling is too overwrought... it reminds me of the over the top styling of the Mitsubishi EVO

12-05-2012, 05:23 PM	#22
SlamMan Captain Drives: ED 5/19/2010, Interlagos E90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, 303 Posts: 778 iTrader: (1)	Can we get a spec comparison of the F30 to the F32? __________________ I play real sports. Not tryin' to be the best at exercising. - Kenny Powers

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