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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • a bit cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

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

4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is a bit cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

3 Series Saloon

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 3 Series Saloon offers visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers only slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

4 Series Gran Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is very slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers very slightly more boot space – 480 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries only slightly more – 495 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
BMW 3 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
BMW 3 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
59 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
4,783 mm
Length
4,713 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,442 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

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