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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 392 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 Gran Coupe?

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

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • moderately cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

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

5 Series Saloon

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 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 considerably more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 335 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

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 visibly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers very slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries slightly more – 600 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon holds a decisive 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 £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
BMW 5 Series Saloon
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

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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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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BMW 5 Series Saloon
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
131 - 179 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
59 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,783 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,442 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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 - 392 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
135 - 288 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
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