Compare performance (392 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (45700 £ vs 50800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or BMW 5 Series Saloon?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 45700 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5143 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Saloon manages with 2.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.
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 5 Series Saloon has a convincingly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 335 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.60 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is hardly perceptible lighter – 1695 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers hardly perceptible more room – 520 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.
When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Saloon somewhat takes the win – 600 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.
The BMW 5 Series Saloon 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.
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.
detailsThe BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.
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Price
45700 - 68000 £
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Price
50800 - 124500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1695 - 1935 kg
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Curb weight
1800 - 2515 kg
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
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Length
4783 mm
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Length
5060 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Height
1442 mm
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Height
1515 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1290 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
480 kg
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Payload
425 - 600 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 - 392 HP
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
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Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
135 - 288 kW
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
BMW
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The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.