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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or MG MG3?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs MG MG3: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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MG MG3

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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG MG3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

MG3

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 336 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 552 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: MG MG3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is clearly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,600 kg. The difference is around 363 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers visibly more boot space – 440 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG3 carries marginally more – 448 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Coupe 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 £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
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Reviews BMW 4 Series Coupe

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Shomguy
20 Jan 2026, 13:24:39

BMW is the best

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Giorgio catacchio
20 Sept 2025, 00:08:28

I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,200 - 93,900 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 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
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
293 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the BMW 4 Series Coupe?

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

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