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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Nissan Primastar Bus?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • only slightly cheaper
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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:

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.

Nissan Primastar Bus is only slightly cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 871 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

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 170 HP. That’s roughly 222 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 650 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 270 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.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 348 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries clearly more – 1,002 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 522 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
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Nissan Primastar Bus

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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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Nissan Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 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
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

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