Compare the2026 Toyota SupraVS 2026 BMW 4 Series Coupe

Both the Supra and 4 Series Coupe offer rear cross-traffic warning, but the Supra Auto has Parking Support Brake (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The 4 Series Coupe’s Cross Traffic Warning doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Supra and the 4 Series Coupe have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.

Toyota’s powertrain warranty covers the Supra 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than BMW covers the 4 Series Coupe. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the 4 Series Coupe ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 4 times as many Toyota dealers as there are BMW dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Supra’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 27 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 9th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota third in overall reliability. BMW is ranked 8th.

The Supra’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 127 more horsepower (382 vs. 255) and 73 lbs.-ft. more torque (368 vs. 295) than the 430i Coupe’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the Toyota Supra is faster than the 430i Coupe (automatics tested):

The Supra offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The 4 Series Coupe doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

The Supra stops shorter than the 4 Series Coupe:

For better traction, the Supra has larger tires than the 4 Series Coupe (F:255/35R19 & R:275/35R19 vs. 225/45R18). The Supra’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 4 Series Coupe (F:255/35R19 & R:275/35R19 vs. F:225/40R19 & R:255/35R19).

The Supra’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 4 Series Coupe’s standard 45 series tires. The Supra’s tires are lower profile than the 4 Series Coupe’s optional 40 series front tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Supra has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the 4 Series Coupe.

The Supra 3.0 Premium handles at 1.07 G’s, while the M440i xDrive Coupe pulls only .91 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Supra 3.0 Premium executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1 seconds quicker than the M440i xDrive Coupe (23.7 seconds @ .82 average G’s vs. 24.7 seconds @ .78 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Supra’s turning circle is 3.3 feet tighter than the 4 Series Coupe’s (34.1 feet vs. 37.4 feet). The Supra’s turning circle is 5.3 feet tighter than the 4 Series Coupe xDrive’s (34.1 feet vs. 39.4 feet).

The Toyota Supra may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 300 to 600 pounds less than the BMW 4 Series Coupe.

The Supra is 1 foot, 3.4 inches shorter than the 4 Series Coupe, making the Supra easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Supra has .3 inches more front headroom and .4 inches more front legroom than the 4 Series Coupe.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Toyota Supra, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Supra was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for five of the last forty years. The 4 Series Coupe has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.