Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430ivsBMW X4 (F26) 30d

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

430i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016
VS

BMW X4 (F26)

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X4 (F26) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430iBMWX4 (F26)30d
Power
252hp188kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,624mm64in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,300L
1,400L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
67L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
156g/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) 430iBMW X4 (F26) 30dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 (F26) 30d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
BMWX4 (F26)30d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430iBMWX4 (F26)30d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
27.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i
252 hp
188 kW
BMWX4 (F26)30d
258 hp
192 kW

BMW X4 (F26) 30d has 6 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430i and BMW X4 (F26) 30d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX4 (F26)30d
560 Nm
413 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)430i
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
BMWX4 (F26)30d
1,820 kg
4,012 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)430i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX4 (F26)30d
234 km/h
145 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)430i5.9 s
BMWX4 (F26)30d5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X4 (F26) 30d and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430i: 0.1 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)430i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMWX4 (F26)30d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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)430i
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMWX4 (F26)30d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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)430i
968 km
601 mi
BMWX4 (F26)30d
1,136 km
706 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i
252 hp
188 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX4 (F26)30d
258 hp
192 kW
5.8 s
234 km/h
145 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)430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMWX4 (F26)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 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)430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMWX4 (F26)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

BMW X4 (F26) 30d 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)430i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMWX4 (F26)30d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.8 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)430i
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMWX4 (F26)30d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430iBMWX4 (F26)30d
Power
252 hp
188 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
Range score
968 km
601 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430iBMW X4 (F26) 30d
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430i

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X4 (F26) 30d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 168 km (104 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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