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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Toyota Proace City?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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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.

Toyota Proace City is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,887 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Toyota Proace City with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Proace City

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 substantially more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 256 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 650 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 350 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: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is markedly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 329 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers substantially more boot space – 912 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 442 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries clearly more – 829 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 349 kg.

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
Toyota Proace City

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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 Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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