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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs BMW 7 Series comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or BMW 7 Series?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs BMW 7 Series: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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BMW 7 Series

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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 45,700 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

7 Series

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 7 Series offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 179 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers moderately more torque with 800 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

4 Series Gran Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers somewhat more boot space – 540 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series is decisively ahead 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 £102,800
7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 80 km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
BMW 7 Series

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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 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
BMW 7 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
74 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
605 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
300 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3

General

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