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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 148 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Renault Austral?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Renault Austral: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Austral

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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.

Renault Austral is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Coupe uses 4.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Renault Austral with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Austral

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 148 HP. That’s roughly 382 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 Renault Austral takes 9.9 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

4 Series Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Austral offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Austral is barely lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,600 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers noticeably more boot space – 555 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries only slightly more – 455 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 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
Renault Austral

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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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral is a stylish, well-built crossover that blends a comfortable ride with a spacious, modern cabin. It combines everyday-friendly refinement and contemporary technology with a focus on safety and practicality, making it a sensible choice for drivers who want an all-round family car.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 93,900 £
Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
1,548 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
148 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
109 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

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