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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
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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.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,252 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Coupe uses 4.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Sprinter Transporter

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 clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 326 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

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: BMW 4 Series Coupe offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,600 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 452 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries significantly more – 2,641 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,226 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Coupe is clearly superior 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 £46,200
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
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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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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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 93,900 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
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Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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