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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d · Stage 3vsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d · Stage 2vsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d · Stage 1vsBMW 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 Gran Coupe (F36)

420d (Stage 3)

285 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420d (Stage 2)

248 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420d (Stage 1)

221 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420d

184 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,188 km
    738 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 3)285 hpBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 2)248 hpBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 1)221 hpBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d184 hp
Power
285hp213kW+101 hp
248hp185kW+64 hp
221hp165kW+37 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
+38 km/h
254 km/h
158 mph
+25 km/h
243 km/h
151 mph
+14 km/h
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
81.3s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-11.2 s
Calculated
85.2s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-7.3 s
Calculated
87.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
92.5s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.8 s
6.2s-1.3 s
6.7s-0.8 s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
20.1s-15.1 s
Calculated
23.6s-11.6 s
Calculated
27.4s-7.8 s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.3s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
333Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,188km738mi
Calculated
1,188km738mi
Calculated
1,188km738mi
Calculated
1,188km738mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,638mm183in
4,638mm183in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,404mm55in
1,404mm55in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,590mm63in
1,590mm63in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,300L
1,300L
1,300L
1,300L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
57L
57L
57L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
127g/km
127g/km
127g/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) 420d (Stage 3) 285 hpBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 2) 248 hpBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 1) 221 hpBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d 184 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 2) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 1) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 3)285 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 2)248 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 1)221 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d184 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 3)285 hpBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 2)248 hpBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 1)221 hpBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
23.6 s
27.4 s
35.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.3 s
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 3) 285 hp has 101 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d 184 hp and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 3) 285 hp: 101 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 3) 285 hp and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d 184 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 2) 248 hp and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 1) 221 hp, separated by only 0.5 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)420d (Stage 3)285 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 2)248 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 1)221 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d184 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 3)285 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 2)248 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 1)221 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d184 hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
267 km/h
166 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 2)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
6.2 s
254 km/h
158 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 1)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
6.7 s
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
229 km/h
142 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)420d (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420d184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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

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)420d (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 3) 285 hp 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)420d (Stage 3)285 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 2)248 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.2 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 1)221 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d184 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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)420d (Stage 3)285 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 2)248 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 1)221 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d184 hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 3)285 hpBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 2)248 hpBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d (Stage 1)221 hpBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d184 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
248 hp
185 kW
221 hp
165 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
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
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
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
Range score
1,188 km
738 mi
1,188 km
738 mi
1,188 km
738 mi
1,188 km
738 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
127 g/km
127 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 3) 285 hpBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 2) 248 hpBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 1) 221 hpBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d 184 hp
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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