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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Kia Ceed - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (530 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (45700 £ vs 23500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Kia Ceed?

BMW 4 Series Coupe

Kia Ceed

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

4 Series Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Ceed has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 45700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22208 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 4 Series Coupe manages with 4.80 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

Ceed

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Coupe has a convincingly edge – offering 530 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 390 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 6 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 4 Series Coupe pulls decisively stronger with 700 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 447 Nm difference.

4 Series Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia Ceed offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Kia Ceed is noticeable lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1600 kg. The difference is around 302 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers a bit more room – 440 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia Ceed to a small extent takes the win – 490 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 4 Series Coupe proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 4 Series Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £45,700
4 Series Coupe

BMW 4 Series Coupe

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 10 L
BMW 4 Series Coupe
Kia Ceed

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BMW 4 Series Coupe

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.

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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe
Kia Ceed

Costs and Consumption

Price
45700 - 92700 £
Price
23500 - 26300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
59 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1600 - 1895 kg
Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Length
4768 - 4770 mm
Length
-
Width
1852 - 1887 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1383 - 1393 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the BMW 4 Series Coupe?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.