Compare the BMW 2 Series Coupe vs BMW 4 Series
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the BMW 2 Series Coupe and the BMW 4 Series offer exceptionally well put together interiors, but you will encounter familiar coupe compromises in either cabin. Looking out of the back window is tricky in both cars, and adults around six foot tall will struggle with headroom in the rear seats, where passengers are forced to sit upright. When it comes to luggage, the 4 Series provides the larger boot of the two. In town, neither model glides effortlessly over rough surfaces: the 2 Series Coupe is a bit jiggly over bumps, while the suspension in the 4 Series feels quite firm even when set to Comfort mode.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Coupes, Saloons | Body type Coupes |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 4 | Number of seats 4 |
| Boot space, seats up 390 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 440 litres (3 suitcases) Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,548 mm x 1,838 mm x 1,404 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,770 mm x 1,852 mm x 1,393 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg | Towing capacity 1,600 kg |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £560 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 220i Step Auto | Engine name 420i Step Auto |
| Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 184 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 184 BHP |
| Body type Coupes, Saloons | Body type Coupes |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 8 | Forward gears 8 |
| Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 4 | Number of seats 4 |
| Number of doors 2 | Number of doors 2 |
| Boot (seats up) 390 litres | Boot (seats up) 440 litres Best |
| Length 4,548 mm | Length 4,770 mm |
| Width 1,838 mm | Width 1,852 mm |
| Height 1,404 mm | Height 1,393 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.74 m | Wheelbase 2.85 m |
| Turning circle 11.6 m | Turning circle 12.0 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.