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CUPRA Formentor vs BMW 4 Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 45,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or BMW 4 Series Coupe?

CUPRA Formentor vs BMW 4 Series Coupe: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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BMW 4 Series Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Formentor

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Formentor is markedly cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,444 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

4 Series Coupe

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 Coupe offers visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the CUPRA Formentor takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Formentor

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: CUPRA Formentor offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is moderately lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,600 kg. The difference is around 166 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers very slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries clearly more – 526 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor 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.

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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km
CUPRA Formentor
BMW 4 Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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CUPRA Formentor

With coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.

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CUPRA Formentor
BMW 4 Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
45,700 - 92,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 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
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
126 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
355 - 415 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

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