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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017 420ivsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2020
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,034 km
    643 mi
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
94.3s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
95.1s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
32.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,034km643mi
Calculated
984km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,377mm54in
1,389mm55in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,547mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
445L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
141g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
32.6 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
6.7 s
6.7 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
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
184 hp
137 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
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)Facelift 2017420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
1,520 kg
3,351 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)Facelift 2017420i
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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)Facelift 2017420i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

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)Facelift 2017420i
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
121 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
1,034 km
643 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
984 km
611 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 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)Facelift 2017420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 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)Facelift 2017420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 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
1,034 km
643 mi
984 km
611 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
141 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
121 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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