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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Vauxhall Astra?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly 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:

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.

Vauxhall Astra is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Astra

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 196 HP. That’s roughly 334 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 Vauxhall Astra 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 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

4 Series Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Astra offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,600 kg. The difference is around 162 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers very slightly more boot space – 440 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries somewhat more – 502 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Coupe is clearly 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
Vauxhall Astra

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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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 93,900 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
0 - 130 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
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

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