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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Nissan Leaf comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 217 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Nissan Leaf?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Nissan Leaf: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Nissan Leaf

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • 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:

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.

Nissan Leaf is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,386 £.

Leaf

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 217 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Nissan Leaf takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 355 Nm. That’s about 345 Nm more.

4 Series Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Leaf offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Coupe is slightly lighter – 1,600 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 264 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers barely more boot space – 440 L compared to 437 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Leaf carries marginally more – 444 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 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
Nissan Leaf

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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Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe
Nissan Leaf

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 93,900 £
Price
30,800 - 41,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
436 - 624 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,956 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
437 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
441 - 444 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
176 - 217 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
345 - 355 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan
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