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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Toyota Prius?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly 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:

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.

Toyota Prius is somewhat cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

Prius

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 considerably more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 169 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 Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

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, Toyota Prius is only slightly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers visibly more boot space – 470 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 186 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries markedly more – 480 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 - 86 km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Toyota Prius

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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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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
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Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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