Compare performance (530 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
BMW 4 Series Coupe is marginally cheaper – starting at 46,200 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,474 £.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 244 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers marginally more torque with 700 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 4.
The Ford Transit Custom Transporter has the upper hand in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.
detailsThe Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.
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Price
46,200 - 93,900 £
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Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 226 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
4
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Seats
3 - 6
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
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Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
440 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
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Width
2,032 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
355 - 415 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 - 530 HP
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Power HP
136 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 390 kW
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Ford
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