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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • marginally cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is marginally cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,620 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

2 Series Gran 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 2 Series Gran Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is marginally lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 430 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 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 £32,400
2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
BMW
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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