The last-gen BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe played a prominent role for the German brand. Globally, it was one of those sedans that offered unmatched performance with immense practicality. So, what was the need to introduce the second generation of the same?
Well, almost every BMW car is getting at least a minor update. Keeping that in mind, the carmaker is here with the all-new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with a revamped front profile along with a spacious cabin. Want to know more about it? Here are all the details you need to know.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2021 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe has made its debut with several updates.
- The M440i variant is now available with a 3.0L six-cylinder petrol engine.
- The German brand has placed the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe against Audi A5 Coupe.
New BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Starting with the design, the updated BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe will now feature a large kidney grille. Surprisingly, the changes are not limited to the front. In fact, this new sedan is now 4783mm long, 1852mm wide, 1442mm tall and comes with a 2856mm longer wheelbase. To differentiate it from the older 4 Series, all these figures stand improved by 143mm, 27mm, 53mm and 46mm respectively.
The updated 4 Series Gran Coupe will also feature slimmer LED headlamps, frameless windows, full LED taillights and a subtle lip spoiler on the tailgate. Surprisingly, it will now run on a set of 17-inch alloy wheels as standard.
The sportier it looks from the outside, the spacious it is from the inside. Well, that is true as the improved dimension numbers have really helped the all-new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with a spacious cabin. Further, just to add more practicality, the carmaker has introduced several useful features. To begin with, it gets sports seats, leather-wrapped multifunctional steering wheel, heated and ventilation function, panoramic sunroof and Harman Kardon Surround Sound system among others.
Engine
Under the hood, there are several engines that are available with different tunings. For reference check out the table down below:
| Variants | Engine | Power |
| M440i xDrive | 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo | 374PS |
| 420i Gran Coupe | 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol | 184PS |
| 420d Gran Coupe | 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel | 190PS |
| 430i Gran Coupe | 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol | 245PS |
All the engines are available with an 8-speed Steptronic gearbox.
Safety Features
On the safety fronts, the updated BMW 4 Series will get a plethora of features such as lane keep assist, reverse parking camera, speed limit alert, park assist, etc to name a few.
Alternatives
Globally, the updated BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe will compete against the likes of Audi A5 Coupe and Mercedes C-Class Coupe. Want to know more about its prime rival? Check out the Audi A5 Coupe right below.
Audi A5 Coupe
Performance Vs. Performance. Therefore, let us compare the all-new BMW M440i variant with the Audi A5 Coupe that comes powered by a 3.0-litre TFSI V6 engine. For starters, this motor churns out a massive 354PS of power and 500Nm of peak torque. Interestingly, even the A5 Coupe is available with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. For more details related to Audi A5 Coupe click here.
Specifications
| Audi A5 Coupe (Top-end variant) | |
| Engine | 3.0-litre TFSI V6 |
| Power | 349HP |
| Torque | 500Nm |
| 0-100kmph | 4.4 seconds |
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