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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420ivsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017 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 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2021

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420i Automatic

  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 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 economy score
    91/100

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i Manual

  • 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
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iManualBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,555kg3,428lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
95.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
98.1s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
33.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
1,034km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,389mm55in
1,389mm55in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,592mm63in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume-
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
134g/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) 420i ManualBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420i AutomaticPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i Manual: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420i Automatic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iManual5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iManualBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.7 s
33.5 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
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
148 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)420iManual
184 hp
137 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
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)420iManual
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
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)420iManual
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
1,540 kg
3,395 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)420iManual
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
236 km/h
147 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)420iManual7.5 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i Manual and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420i Automatic: 0.2 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)420iManual
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420i Automatic and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i Manual: 0.8 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)420iManual
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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)420iManual
909 km
565 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
1,034 km
643 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iManual
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420iManual
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-
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420iManual
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i Manual 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)420iManual
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.7 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)420iManual
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iManualBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420iAutomatic
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
1,034 km
643 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
-
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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) 420i ManualBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420i Automatic
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i Manual

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420i Automatic

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 125 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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