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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420ivsVolkswagen Nivus · Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI

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

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)

420i

170 hp1597 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024
VS

Volkswagen Nivus · Facelift 2024

GTS 250 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i

  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420iVolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
Power
170hp127kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,266kg2,791lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
To 99% top speed
105.0s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
85.0s99% target: 204 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
41.4s
Calculated
62.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
154Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
728km453mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,597cc97cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,783mm188in
4,272mm168in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,499mm59in
Wheelbase
2,856mm112in
2,566mm101in
Front track
1,595mm63in
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Rear track
1,623mm64in
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Trunk volume
470L
415L
Max trunk volume
1,290L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
49L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420iVolkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i5,000-5,500 rpm2,000-4,400 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-3,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420iVolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.4 s
62.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
170 hp
127 kW
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
1,266 kg
2,791 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 (G26)420i
227 km/h
141 mph
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
206 km/h
128 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i has more power, Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i: 0.2 s.

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 (G26)420i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
227 km/h
141 mph
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
206 km/h
128 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 (G26)420i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
206 km/h
128 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,272 mm
168.2 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420iVolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.4 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,266 kg
2,791 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,272 mm
168.2 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 in
Range score
728 km
453 mi
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Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 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 (G26) 420i
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI

  • Is 354 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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