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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Bentley Bentayga?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Bentley Bentayga

  • visibly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

4 Series Gran 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.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 46,200 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 131,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 8 L/100km.

Bentayga

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 Bentley Bentayga offers visibly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers a bit more torque with 770 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

4 Series Gran 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 720 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers barely more boot space – 484 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries substantially more – 835 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 355 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Gran 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 Gran Coupe

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 392 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 7.8 L/100km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Bentley Bentayga

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
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Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
480 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Bentley
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