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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Kia Sorento?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • barely cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Kia Sorento

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  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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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.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is barely cheaper – starting at 46,200 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,105 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Sorento

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 noticeably more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 104 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 Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers noticeably more torque with 650 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 210 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: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers visibly more boot space – 705 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries markedly more – 685 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is decisively ahead 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
Kia Sorento

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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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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
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