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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Kia XCeed comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Kia XCeed?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Kia XCeed: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

4 Series Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Kia XCeed is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,551 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Coupe uses 4.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

XCeed

Engine and Performance:

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 180 HP. That’s roughly 350 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

4 Series Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia XCeed offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is moderately lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,600 kg. The difference is around 249 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers very slightly more boot space – 440 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries a bit more – 485 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Coupe is far ahead overall 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.

from £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/100km
BMW 4 Series Coupe
Kia XCeed

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Dimensions and Body

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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 XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 92,700 £
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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
co2
143 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
426 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,826 mm
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
Payload
471 - 485 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
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
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