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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé vs Peugeot Peugeot 308

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BMW4 Series Gran CoupéPeugeotPeugeot 308
Overview
ReleasedNovember 20212021
Performance
PowertrainPetrol, Mild hybridHybrid, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Electric
Power181–386 bhp129–193 bhp
0–62 mph4.6–7.9 s7.9–10.5 s
Top speed146–155 mph106–140 mph
Engine or motors420i: 1,998 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 135 kW (184 hp); current M440i xDrive and Black Edition: 2,998 cc six-cylinder turbo petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 288 kW (392 hp) total output; bhp converted from BMW's kW figuresHybrid 145: 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol with an electric motor in the gearbox, 145 hp (108 kW); BlueHDi 130: 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel, 131 hp (96 kW); Plug-in Hybrid 195: 1.6-litre turbo petrol (150 hp, 110 kW) plus a 123 hp (92 kW) front motor, 195 hp (144 kW) combined; E-308: front motor, 156 hp (115 kW). bhp converted from Peugeot's hp (PS) and kW figures
Torque300 Nm (420i), 540 Nm (current M440i xDrive and Black Edition)230 Nm (Hybrid 145 engine), 300 Nm (BlueHDi 130), 360 Nm combined (Plug-in Hybrid), 270 Nm (E-308)
Gearbox8-speed automatic6-speed dual-clutch automatic e-DSC6 (Hybrid), 8-speed automatic EAT8 (diesel), 7-speed dual-clutch automatic e-DSC7 (plug-in hybrid), single-speed automatic (E-308)
DriveRear-wheel drive (420i) or all-wheel drive (M440i xDrive)Front-wheel drive
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)–54–279 miles
Battery–17.2–55 kWh
Fastest charging–100 kW
Economy (WLTP)38.7–42.2 mpg59.6–148.1 mpg
Range detail–E-308: up to 279 miles WLTP (Allure; 277 miles GT and GT Premium), 254–287 miles across configurations; 58 kWh gross, 55 kWh usable. Plug-in Hybrid: 17.2 kWh battery, 45–59 miles equivalent all-electric range (54 miles Allure); 84 mph electric top speed
Charging–E-308: 11 kW bi-directional on-board charger (7.4 kW wall box 20–80% in 4 h 25 min), rapid DC charging at 100 kW, 20–80% in 30 minutes. Plug-in Hybrid: 3.7 kW on-board charger, 7.4 kW optional (standard on GT Premium)
EfficiencyWLTP combined: 40.4–42.2 mpg (420i), 37.7–38.7 mpg (current M440i xDrive); Black Edition figure omitted because BMW's table does not give credible consumptionWLTP combined: 48.5–62.6 mpg (Hybrid 145), 50.1–59.6 mpg (BlueHDi 130), 106.9–148.1 mpg (Plug-in Hybrid)
CO2 emissions152–159 g/km (420i), 166–171 g/km (current M440i xDrive), WLTP combined; Black Edition figure omitted because BMW's table conflicts102–131 g/km (Hybrid 145), 124–148 g/km (BlueHDi 130), 43–60 g/km (Plug-in Hybrid), 0 g/km (E-308), WLTP combined
Practicality
BodyHatchbackHatchback
Seats55
Boot470 litres412 litres
Length4,783 mm4,367 mm
Width1,852 mm1,852 mm
Weight–From 1,378 kg
Boot470 litres, 1,290 litres with the rear seats folded; opens with a hatchback tailgate412 litres (314 plug-in hybrid, 361 E-308) with the seats up; 1,323 litres (1,271 plug-in hybrid, 1,258 E-308) with the rear seats folded; fuel tank 52 litres (hybrid) or 40 litres (plug-in hybrid)
TowingUp to 1,600 kg braked (420i), 1,800 kg (M440i xDrive)1,550 kg braked (BlueHDi 130), 1,150 kg (Hybrid 145), 750 kg (Plug-in Hybrid); no towing figure for the E-308
Size4,783 mm long, 1,852 mm wide (2,073 mm with mirrors), 1,442–1,448 mm high; 2,856 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,695 kg (420i) or 1,935 kg (current M440i xDrive and Black Edition)4,367 mm long, 1,852 mm wide (2,062 mm with mirrors out), 1,454 mm high; 2,675 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,378 kg (diesel), 1,382 kg (Hybrid 145), 1,621 kg (Plug-in Hybrid), 1,674 kg (E-308)
Tech and safety
Infotainment–10-inch HD touchscreen; i-Cockpit with a configurable 10-inch head-up digital instrument panel; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Driver assistance–Active Safety Brake (with night, cyclist and pedestrian detection) as standard; long-range blind-spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and lane position assist in the optional Drive Assist Pack Plus

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