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Lexus ES vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 392 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 46,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe?

Lexus ES vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is marginally cheaper – starting at 46,200 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 385 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

4 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 4 Series Gran Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

ES

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, Lexus ES is barely lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers marginally more boot space – 470 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries only slightly more – 480 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 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.

from £46,200
4 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 392 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 7.8 L/100km
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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Patryk
9 Jan 2026, 23:36:16

Excellent car. Very comfortable and easy to use.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
131 - 179 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
BMW
Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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