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VW ID.4 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.4 or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

VW ID.4 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

VW ID.4

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • noticeably more trunk space

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • very slightly cheaper
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is very slightly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the VW ID.4 costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,215 £.

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 VW ID.4 offers moderately more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.4 delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 279 Nm more.

ID.4

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 2 Series Gran Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,975 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.4 offers noticeably more boot space – 543 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.4 carries slightly more – 551 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.4 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.

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ID.4

VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km
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Reviews VW ID.4

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Tore
1 Mar 2026, 23:15:24

An ID.4 with 340 hp is not comparable to the Aiways U5! The U5 only has 204 hp! The ID.4’s boot is too small, rear legroom is too tight, no frunk, and it’s a bit confusing…

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Kenneth Kjeldsen
13 Dec 2025, 11:57:52

I have an ID.4 GTX and it drives like a dream — loads of extra power, sits well on the road, high seating position, quiet. I can see other cars have bigger screens, but mine works fine.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,600 - 47,200 £
Price
32,400 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,975 - 2,248 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
543 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
4,582 - 4,584 mm
Length
4,546 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,619 - 1,634 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,575 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 551 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
VW
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the VW ID.4?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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