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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Volvo EC40?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Volvo EC40

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  • moderately more power
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is very slightly cheaper – starting at 45,700 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 849 £.

EC40

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EC40 offers moderately more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers barely more torque with 670 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

4 Series Gran Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries only slightly more – 480 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is clearly superior 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 £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 486 - 585 km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Volvo EC40

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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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Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Price
46,500 - 59,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
395 - 435 kg

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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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