Between the BMW 3 series and BMW 4 series, which year was the earlier one released?
BMW 4 Series (F32):  It was launched in 2014 as the successor to the E92/E93 coupe/convertible models of the fifth-generation 3 Series range. BMW 3 Series (F30):  It was launched in late 2011 as the successor to the E90 3 Series.
2011