BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)
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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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Comparison overview
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i 5dr
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.6 s
- Fastest top speed233 km/h145 mph
- Most powerful184 hp137 kW
- Highest torque270 Nm199 lb-ft
- Lightest1,570 kg3,461 lb
- Best power-to-weight117 hp/t87 kW/t8.5 kg/hp
- Largest trunk480 L
- Best overall score55/100
- Best performance score49/100
- Best economy score88/100
- Best practicality score68/100
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420i 4dr
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.0 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions161 g/km
- Best estimated range870 km540 mi
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184hp137kW | 184hp137kW |
| Torque | 270Nm199lb-ft | 270Nm199lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,570kg3,461lb | 1,600kg3,527lb |
| Gross weight | 2,130kg4,696lb | 2,160kg4,762lb |
| Top speed | 233 km/h 145 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 97.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph Calculated | 100.4s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6s | 7.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 34.5s Calculated | 35.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.2s Calculated | 7.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.5s Calculated | 15.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb Calculated | 115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton Calculated | 169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 845km525mi Calculated | 870km540mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,997cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,638mm183in | 4,640mm183in |
| Width | 1,825mm72in | 1,825mm72in |
| Height | 1,404mm55in | 1,404mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,810mm111in | 2,810mm111in |
| Front track | 1,544mm61in | 1,543mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,590mm63in | 1,592mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 145mm6in | 145mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 480L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,300L | 1,300L |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 60L | 60L |
| CO2 emissions | 164g/km | 161g/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 5dr: Power / Torque
- BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420i 4dr: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | 5,000-6,250 rpm | 1,250-4,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr | 5,000 rpm | 1,350-4,600 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.2 s | 7.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.6 s | 7.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 34.5 s | 35.5 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h 145 mph | 233 km/h 145 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 | 10.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.0 s | 13.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.5 s | 15.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 148 km/h 92 mph | 147 km/h 91 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | 184 hp 137 kW |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr | 184 hp 137 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr | 233 km/h 145 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | 7.6 s |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr | 7.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i 5dr and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420i 4dr: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr | 115 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | 845 km 525 mi |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr | 870 km 540 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.6 s | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.8 s | 233 km/h 145 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr |
| 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr |
| 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i 5dr 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 7.6 s |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 7.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr | 115 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.7 kg/hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i5dr | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017420i4dr | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 184 hp 137 kW | 184 hp 137 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.6 s | 7.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 233 km/h 145 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 845 km 525 mi | 870 km 540 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 164 g/km | 161 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp | 115 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i 5dr | BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420i 4dr |
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| Consumption | 7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.42 LC100 km | 12.08 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.00 LC100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,864 LC/year | 1,811 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i 5dr
- Is 30 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Highest CO2 emissions
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 420i 4dr
- Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 3 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
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