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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs ), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Tesla Roadster?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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Tesla Roadster

  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is considerably cheaper – starting at 45,700 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 138,600 £.

Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers clearly more boot space – 470 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 470 L.

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 9,350 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe stands well ahead of its rival 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
Tesla Roadster

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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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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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Tesla Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Price
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
1,000 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
-
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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