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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or DS Automobiles DS 4?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 4

  • visibly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is visibly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

DS 4

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 4 Series Gran Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 262 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 650 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 350 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, DS Automobiles DS 4 is very slightly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 137 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers only slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries barely more – 480 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 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.

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
DS Automobiles DS 4

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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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DS Automobiles DS 4

The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
DS Automobiles DS 4

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
480 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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