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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs BMW 4 Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 46,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or BMW 4 Series Coupe?

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

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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BMW 4 Series Coupe

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

DS Automobiles DS 4 is visibly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Coupe uses 4.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 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 considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 400 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 DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is marginally lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,600 kg. The difference is around 42 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers only slightly more boot space – 440 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries very slightly more – 442 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Coupe 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 £46,200
4 Series Coupe

BMW 4 Series Coupe

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 10 L/100km
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DS Automobiles DS 4

The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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BMW is the best

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
46,200 - 93,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 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
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
126 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
355 - 415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
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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