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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Hyundai i30?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Hyundai i30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 650 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 400 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, Hyundai i30 is clearly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers somewhat more boot space – 470 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is clearly superior 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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Hyundai i30

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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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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Hyundai i30

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
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