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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Citroen C3 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 16,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Citroen C3 Aircross?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Citroen C3 Aircross: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,400 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

C3 Aircross

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 420 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, Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers marginally more boot space – 470 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries only slightly more – 480 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is far ahead 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
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Citroen C3 Aircross

The Citroën C3 Aircross is a compact crossover that stands out with its quirky, friendly styling and a tall, airy cabin that prioritizes comfort. It suits buyers who value flexible interior space, good visibility and easy urban driving over sporty performance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
16,400 - 29,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
407 - 462 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe have?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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