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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Land Rover Defender?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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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.

BMW 4 Series Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 46,200 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Coupe uses 4.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Defender

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 Land Rover Defender offers somewhat more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Land Rover Defender takes 4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

4 Series Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,600 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers considerably more boot space – 786 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 346 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries considerably more – 819 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 404 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender holds a decisive overall lead 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 £57,900
Defender

Land Rover Defender

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 48 km
BMW 4 Series Coupe
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

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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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Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 93,900 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Land Rover
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