2016 BMW 428 review
BMW 428 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Dynamic handling
- Good fuel economy
- Upscale interior
Cons
- Lack of standard driver aids
- Limited rear-seat headroom (Gran Coupe)
- Automatic stop-start system can be intrusive
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 33 highway, 25 combined
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A luxury car with three configurations
The 2016 BMW 428 is a small luxury car with seemingly endless choices to suit your fancy. First, you can choose between three body styles: coupe, convertible, or hatchback (Gran Coupe). From there, you have choices between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, and automatic transmission and manual. Rest assured that whichever BMW 428 you choose, you’ll get a small but powerful luxury vehicle that’s incredibly fun to drive—and that looks great doing it. Packed with tech features and premium amenities, the BMW 428 should be on the shortlist for your next luxury car.
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What is new for the 2016 BMW 428?
- The 428 is available in a new trim called the XI Gran Coupe.
- The I xDrive Gran Coupe trim has been discontinued for 2016.
- 428 trims have been upgraded with Manual Transmission as standard equipment this year.
- Automated Parking features are now available as options on select trims.
- The I Gran Coupe trim now comes with Overhead Airbags and Side Airbags as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2016 BMW 428
1. Choice of three body styles
The 2016 BMW 428 is available in three distinct body styles: coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe (hatchback). Looking for a two-door luxury sports car with room for four? Go for the coupe. Dreaming of driving down the highway with the wind in your hair and an unblocked landscape all around you? Choose the retractable hardtop convertible. Need a little more room for passengers and cargo? The four-door, five-seat hatchback is your best bet. Whatever you’re looking for, there’s a BMW 428 to suit your lifestyle.
2. Solid performance
If you’re looking for driving excitement, the 2016 BMW 428 delivers. The turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine makes 240 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque and is powered by rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The AWD coupe can race to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new)—enough acceleration to keep a smile on your face. With an engaging engine and punchy acceleration, you’ll be itching to get behind the wheel of this luxury sports car.
3. Choice of automatic or manual transmission
Eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on all models of the 2016 BMW 428, but a six-speed manual transmission is available on the rear-wheel-drive coupe. The automatic transmission is smooth, refined, and completely capable in full auto mode, though you can get closer to the action by selecting manual mode and using the paddle shifters. If you’re a traditionalist who relishes the experience of driving a stick, you’ll love the buttery feel of the manual transmission. Whatever you choose, the BMW 428 is sure to please.
4. Good fuel economy
Once you get behind the wheel of the 2016 BMW 428, you won’t want to be deterred from your pursuit of the open road. And you may not have to be—when equipped with the eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, all body styles of the BMW 428 get an EPA-estimated 27 mpg combined.
5. Upscale interior
Step inside the 2016 BMW 428, and you’ll have a feeling of being transported to a world of understated luxury. You’ll love the classic analog gauges, flowing interior trim lines, and premium materials. The front sport seats are comfortable and supportive, with power-adjustable side bolsters so you can find the ideal position, and driver’s seat memory settings so you can ensure perfect comfort every time. Whether you choose a model with standard leatherette or available Dakota leather upholstery, you’ll get a taste of the finer things in the BMW 428.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the BMW 428 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks BMW 428 28th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a BMW 428 is $609, compared to an average of $617 for Luxury Midsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, BMW 428 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.2 times per year, compared to an average of 1.4 times for Luxury Midsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 11% for the BMW 428, compared to an average of 13% for Luxury Midsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
BMW 428 features and specs
I 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Hard Top
- Leatherette Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Leatherette Seats
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
240
Torque (ft-lbs)
255
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
15.8
Wheelbase
110.6"
Overall length
182.6"
Width
71.9"
Height
54.5"
Leg room
F 42.2"/R 33.1"
Head room
F 40.4"/R 37.1"
Front tires
P225/45VR18
Rear tires
P225/45VR18
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2016 BMW 428 FAQ
The 2016 BMW 428 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 23 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- 22 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- 23 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- 22 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
The BMW 428 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the BMW 428 as 27 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
The 2016 BMW 428 has received an average 4.8 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2016 BMW 428, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2016 BMW 428 Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2016 BMW 428:
- XI Gran Coupe
- Smart Key
- Manual Transmission
- Automated Parking
- ABS Brakes
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