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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Subaru BRZ?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • markedly 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:

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

Subaru BRZ is markedly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,209 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 400 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: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is visibly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 420 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers significantly more boot space – 470 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 233 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries somewhat more – 480 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe holds a decisive overall lead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
-
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe have?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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