Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420dvsBMW X5 (F15) 25d

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

184 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015
VS

BMW X5 (F15)

25d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 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 performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

BMW X5 (F15) 25d

  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,316 km
    818 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420dBMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
184hp137kW
218hp163kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,705kg5,964lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
92.5s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
115.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
35.2s
Calculated
49.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,188km738mi
Calculated
1,316km818mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,886mm192in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,938mm76in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,762mm69in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
209mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,300L
1,870L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
57L
75L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
151g/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) 420dBMW X5 (F15) 25dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (F15) 25d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX5 (F15)25d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420dBMWX5 (F15)25d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.2 s
49.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 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
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
184 hp
137 kW
BMWX5 (F15)25d
218 hp
163 kW

BMW X5 (F15) 25d has 34 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d and BMW X5 (F15) 25d: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
BMWX5 (F15)25d
450 Nm
332 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)420d
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMWX5 (F15)25d
1,995 kg
4,398 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)420d
229 km/h
142 mph
BMWX5 (F15)25d
220 km/h
137 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)420d7.5 s
BMWX5 (F15)25d8.2 s

Although BMW X5 (F15) 25d has more power, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d and BMW X5 (F15) 25d: 0.7 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
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d and BMW X5 (F15) 25d: 0.9 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)420d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
BMWX5 (F15)25d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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)420d
1,188 km
738 mi
BMWX5 (F15)25d
1,316 km
818 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
229 km/h
142 mph
BMWX5 (F15)25d
218 hp
163 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 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
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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 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
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
BMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMWX5 (F15)25d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.2 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)25d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420dBMWX5 (F15)25d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 in
Range score
1,188 km
738 mi
1,316 km
818 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
151 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 Gran Coupe (F36) 420dBMW X5 (F15) 25d
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Is 395 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (F15) 25d

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 128 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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