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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Nissan Primastar Bus?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • barely 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Primastar Bus is barely cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 871 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Coupe uses 4.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 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 Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,600 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 443 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries considerably more – 1,002 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 587 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 £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 Primastar Bus

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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 Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 93,900 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 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
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

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