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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Nissan Townstar?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

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  • substantially more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Nissan Townstar

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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Townstar is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Coupe uses 4.8 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Townstar

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 substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 400 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 Townstar takes 12.6 s. That’s about 9.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 455 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 Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar is barely lighter – 1,509 kg compared to 1,600 kg. The difference is around 91 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Townstar offers considerably more boot space – 775 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 335 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries noticeably more – 641 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 226 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Coupe stands well ahead of its rival 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 £45,700
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 Townstar

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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 Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe
Nissan Townstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 92,700 £
Price
25,700 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
265 - 281 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
59 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
1,509 - 2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Length
4,768 - 4,770 mm
Length
4,488 - 4,911 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,859 - 1,860 mm
Height
1,383 - 1,393 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,800 - 3,050 L
Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
506 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan
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