BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420dvsBMW X3 (G01 LCI) · Facelift 2021 20d
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 (G26) 420d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.6 s
- Fastest top speed233 km/h145 mph
- Most powerful190 hp142 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lightest1,760 kg3,880 lb
- Best power-to-weight108 hp/t81 kW/t9.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
- Best overall score57/100
- Best performance score52/100
- Best economy score91/100
BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20d
- Best estimated range1,046 km650 mi
- Largest trunk550 L
- Best practicality score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d | BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190hp142kW | 190hp142kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,760kg3,880lb | 1,840kg4,057lb |
| Gross weight | 2,315kg5,104lb | 2,500kg5,512lb |
| Top speed | 233 km/h 145 mph | 213 km/h 132 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 95.5s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph Calculated | 96.2s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6s | 7.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 34.1s Calculated | 51.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.2s Calculated | 7.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.5s Calculated | 15.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated | 103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton Calculated | 217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,035km643mi Calculated | 1,046km650mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,995cc122cu in | 1,995cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,783mm188in | 4,708mm185in |
| Width | 1,852mm73in | 1,891mm74in |
| Height | 1,442mm57in | 1,676mm66in |
| Wheelbase | 2,856mm112in | 2,864mm113in |
| Front track | 1,597mm63in | 1,620mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,624mm64in | 1,636mm64in |
| Ground clearance | 140mm6in | 204mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 470L | 550L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,290L | 1,600L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 68L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d: Power / Torque
- BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d | BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 34.1 s | 51.3 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h 145 mph | 213 km/h 132 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.7 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.1 s | 10.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.0 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.5 s | 15.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 148 km/h 92 mph | 142 km/h 88 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d | 190 hp 142 kW |
| BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d | 190 hp 142 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d | 1,760 kg 3,880 lb |
| BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d | 1,840 kg 4,057 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 (G26)420d | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d | 213 km/h 132 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d | 7.6 s |
| BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d | 7.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20d: 0.3 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 (G26)420d | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK |
| BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d and BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20d: 0.8 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d | 108 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp |
| BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d | 103 hp/t 77 kW/t 9.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d | 1,035 km 643 mi |
| BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d | 1,046 km 650 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.6 s | 233 km/h 145 mph |
| BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.9 s | 213 km/h 132 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d |
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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 (G26)420d |
| 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d |
| 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | 7.6 s |
| BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 7.9 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 (G26)420d | 108 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK |
| BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d | 103 hp/t 77 kW/t 9.7 kg/hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420d | BMWX3 (G01 LCI)Facelift 202120d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 190 hp 142 kW | 190 hp 142 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.6 s | 7.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 233 km/h 145 mph | 213 km/h 132 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,760 kg 3,880 lb | 1,840 kg 4,057 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.7 L/100 km 41.3 mpg US 49.6 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,035 km 643 mi | 1,046 km 650 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 470 L 16.6 cu ft | 550 L 19.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 108 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | 103 hp/t 77 kW/t 9.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d | BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20d |
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| Consumption | 5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.98 LC100 km | 11.38 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 16.05 LC100 mi | 18.31 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 855 L226 US gal188 UK gal | 975 L258 US gal214 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,496 LC/year | 1,706 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420d
- Is 80 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 5 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
Cons
- Smallest trunk
BMW X3 (G01 LCI) Facelift 2021 20d
- Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
- Has 80 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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