Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420ivsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

420i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420d

184 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,213 km
    754 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
90.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
96.1s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
31.3s
Calculated
33.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
1,213km754mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,377mm54in
1,389mm55in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
445L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
60L
57L
CO2 emissions
147g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.3 s
33.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
184 hp
137 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,510 kg
3,329 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i7.3 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i: 1.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
952 km
592 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,213 km
754 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.3 s
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 s
236 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.3 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
Range score
952 km
592 mi
1,213 km
754 mi
CO2 score
147 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 260 km (162 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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