BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)
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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.
New comparisonVolkswagen Nivus · Facelift 2024
GTS 250 TSI
Comparison overview
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i
- Fastest top speed227 km/h141 mph
- Most powerful170 hp127 kW
- Highest torque250 Nm184 lb-ft
- Largest trunk470 L
- Best overall score53/100
- Best performance score45/100
- Best economy score85/100
- Best practicality score69/100
Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.4 s
- Lightest1,266 kg2,791 lb
- Best power-to-weight118 hp/t88 kW/t8.4 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | VolkswagenNivusFacelift 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 | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Rear track | 1,623mm64in | - |
| Trunk volume | 470L | 415L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,290L | - |
| 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) 420i: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | 5,000-5,500 rpm | 2,000-4,400 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI | 5,000 rpm | 1,500-3,800 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | VolkswagenNivusFacelift 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | 8.6 s |
| VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI | 8.4 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)420i | VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Range score | 728 km 453 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| 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.
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| Vehicle | BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 420i |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.17 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 22.81 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,126 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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