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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs BMW 4 Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 45,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or BMW 4 Series Coupe?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs BMW 4 Series Coupe: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly more trunk space

BMW 4 Series Coupe

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  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 4 Series Coupe is moderately cheaper – starting at 45,700 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

4 Series 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 it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers markedly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.5 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Coupe is moderately lighter – 1,600 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries visibly more – 600 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is far ahead 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 £50,800
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 105 km
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The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
45,700 - 92,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
126 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
59 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,768 - 4,770 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,383 - 1,393 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
355 - 415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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