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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes B Class comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 33,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Mercedes B Class?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes B Class: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • markedly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes B Class is visibly cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,556 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes B Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

B Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers markedly more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 154 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 Mercedes B Class takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 250 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is visibly lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers barely more boot space – 470 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes B Class carries moderately more – 550 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 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 £45,700
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
Mercedes B Class

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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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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
133 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,796 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
515 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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
116 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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