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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or VW ID.5?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs VW ID.5: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
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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.

VW ID.5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,035 £.

ID.5

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 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers a bit more torque with 650 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 105 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 markedly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 356 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries slightly more – 552 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 holds a narrow 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
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
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
436 - 571 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
529 - 552 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
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
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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