Car comparison

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

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

420i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    923 km
    574 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i

  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
97.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
93.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
34.5s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
845km525mi
Calculated
923km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,300L
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Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
152g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.5 s
34.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
1,530 kg
3,373 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
233 km/h
145 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i7.6 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i: 0.1 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i: 0.6 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
845 km
525 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
923 km
574 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
233 km/h
145 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
231 km/h
144 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.6 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.5 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
845 km
525 mi
923 km
574 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 Gran Coupe (F36) 420iBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 78 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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