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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Fiat 500?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Fiat 500: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Fiat 500 is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,066 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 274 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 Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 650 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 430 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.

Seats: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is considerably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers significantly more boot space – 470 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 285 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries clearly more – 480 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 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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Reijo Muhonen
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I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Fiat
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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