Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428ivsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i

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

New comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

428i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)

430i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
86.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
938km583mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,783mm188in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,377mm54in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,856mm112in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,595mm63in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,623mm64in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
445L
470L
Max trunk volume-
1,290L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
60L
59L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i4,500-6,500 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
245 hp
183 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
1,645 kg
3,627 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)428i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)428i5.8 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i: 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)428i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i: 1.2 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)428i
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
938 km
583 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
776 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (G26)430i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 Coupe (F32)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i 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)428i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.2 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)428i
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
938 km
583 mi
776 km
482 mi
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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) 428iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

428i
428i
VS
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428ivsBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
430i
430i
VS
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430ivsBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
428i
430i
VS
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428ivsBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430i
430i
430i
VS
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430ivsBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430i
428i
430i
VS
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428ivsBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430i
430i
430i
VS
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430ivsBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
428i
428i
VS
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428ivsBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)428i
430i
430i
VS
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430ivsBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)430i
428i
430i
VS
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428ivsBMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017430i
428i
228i
VS
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428ivsBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
430i
230i
VS
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430ivsBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
428i
640i
VS
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428ivsBMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430i - car comparison - FastVsFaster