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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or VW Transporter Transporter?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • markedly 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.

VW Transporter Transporter is markedly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,685 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Coupe uses 4.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Transporter Transporter

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 considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 244 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 VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 285 Nm more.

4 Series Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Transporter Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Coupe is slightly lighter – 1,600 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 272 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries clearly more – 1,259 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 844 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Coupe holds a decisive overall lead 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
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BMW is the best

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,200 - 93,900 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the BMW 4 Series Coupe?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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