BMW 4 Series vs Ferrari 458 Italia

How does the BMW 4 Series stack up against the Ferrari 458 Italia? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW 4 SeriesBMW 4 Series
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Ferrari 458 ItaliaFerrari 458 Italia
SpecBMW 4 SeriesFerrari 458 Italia
Horsepower (max)593 hp605 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s3.0 s
Top speed302 km/h325 km/h
Variants141
Body styleCoupeMid-engine V8 supercar
GenerationG22F142
Production2020 – present2009 – 2015
Length4,773 mm4,527 mm
Width1,852 mm1,937 mm
Height1,393 mm1,213 mm
Wheelbase2,851 mm2,650 mm

BMW 4 Series vs Ferrari 458 Italia: common questions

Is the BMW 4 Series or Ferrari 458 Italia faster?
The Ferrari 458 Italia is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.9s versus the BMW 4 Series's 3.2s (0-100 km/h in 3s vs 3.4s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW 4 Series or the Ferrari 458 Italia?
The Ferrari 458 Italia makes more power: 605 hp (451 kW) versus 593 hp (442 kW) for the BMW 4 Series.
Is the BMW 4 Series or Ferrari 458 Italia faster on top speed?
The Ferrari 458 Italia has the higher top speed at 202 mph (325 km/h), versus 188 mph (302 km/h) for the BMW 4 Series.
What is the main difference between the BMW 4 Series and the Ferrari 458 Italia?
The BMW 4 Series is a coupe, while the Ferrari 458 Italia is a mid-engine v8 supercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.