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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Ford Transit Courier comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Ford Transit Courier?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Ford Transit Courier: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
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Ford Transit Courier

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly 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:

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.

Ford Transit Courier is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,545 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Ford Transit Courier with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Transit Courier

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 136 HP. That’s roughly 256 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 650 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 360 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, Ford Transit Courier is visibly lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 317 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries clearly more – 701 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 221 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier holds a slight edge 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 £20,700
Transit Courier

Ford Transit Courier

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 325 km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Ford Transit Courier

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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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Ford Transit Courier

The Ford Transit Courier is a compact, city-friendly van that hides surprising practicality behind a neat, no-nonsense exterior. Ideal for small businesses and urban runs, it pairs easy maneuverability and clever load solutions with a colleague-friendly driving position — proof that you don't need a giant van to get big jobs done.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Ford Transit Courier

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
325 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
0 - 158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
529 - 701 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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