Summary
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is a five-door version of the 4 Series Coupé, which is in turn based on the BMW 3 Series saloon.
The range of engines available for the Gran Coupé is identical to the 4 Series Coupé and Convertible, with customers able to choose between turbocharged petrol and diesel units. All models are fitted with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, while all-wheel drive is available on selected models.
Attempting to offer the practicality of a family car while providing the styling and performance of a sporty coupé, What Car? commends the 4 Series Gran Coupé for its easy-to-load hatchback tailgate, while Car Keys praises the hatchback for its high-quality interior and “engaging and involving” driving dynamics.
If you need four doors but the idea of a regular 3 Series saloon is not especially appealing, the 4 Series Gran Coupé could be an appealing option. Not all agree that the Gran Coupé offers the best of both worlds, however. “Foot room is good”, Company Car Today says, “but anyone approaching or over six feet tall will struggle for headroom in the back thanks to the lower roofline.”
In concluding its review, Carwow explains that the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé doesn’t match the practicality of the BMW 3 Series, and isn’t as “sleek” as the 4 Series Coupé. Therefore, you may be better off with one or the other, particularly if practicality is more important to you, as the 4 Series Gran Coupé costs almost £8,000 more than the entry-level 3 Series saloon.
As of April 2022, the BMW 4 Series Coupé holds an Expert Rating of 78%, which is a few points behind both the 4 Series Coupé and Convertible models.
4 Series Gran Coupé highlights
4 Series Gran Coupé lowlights
Key specifications
Body style: Medium five-door hatchback
Engines: petrol, diesel
Price: From £41,650 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2021
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Refresh brings styling and tech updates to stylish four-door BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“While it’s undoubtedly an indulgent purchase it’s also one you can make with your heart and head in agreement, given it can play modern, connected commuter Monday to Friday, sensible family car at the weekends and – should opportunity arise – act like a proper sporting coupe as well.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“It’s a terrifically well-balanced engine with great drivability and unmistakable BMW qualities.”
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Model reviewed: M440i xDrive
Score: 8 / 10
“Although its star attraction is its dynamics, the 4 Series Gran Coupe scores for being such a good all-rounder and making you feel great about driving it, it quietly gets on with dealing with the day-to-day stuff impressively well.”
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Model reviewed:Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is a truly excellent model. Combining sportiness with everyday usability, it’s undoubtedly the pick of the 4 Series line-up. Though the styling won’t suit all, if you can live with the looks, it’s without question the leader of this class due to its sheer breadth of talents.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.8 / 10
“The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is a stylish alternative to the 3 Series and has a more practical boot.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The comfortably cruising 4 Series Gran Coupe tries to combine sporty design with a practical layout. It isn’t quite the best in either respect.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“More practical boot and imposing looks mean that if you don’t need rear-seat headroom, this could be the one to pick over a four-door 3-Series.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“Brilliant handling, refinement and practicality for the new BMW 4 Series”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Nothing in the BMW range – nor any rival factory – stretches a band across the three legs of drivability, style and practicality like the 4 Series Gran Coupe.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 10 / 10
“The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is practical, stylish and fun to drive. The hatchback tailgate makes loading and unloading a breeze and the extra space will be alluring to those who want a coupe but don’t want the accompanying sacrifices.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall rating: 5 stars
Date tested: October 2019
97%
ADULT OCCUPANT
87%
CHILD OCCUPANT
87%
VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
76%
SAFETY ASSIST
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Notes on safety rating
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé inherits its Euro NCAP safety rating from the 3 Series saloon, as the two cars are structurally almost identical.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of April 2022, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.
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