BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 2.0 420i M Sport Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

In terms of size and potential target audience there seems a reasonable overlap between the 4 Series Gran Coupe and the 3 Series saloon with which it shares its foundations, which may have you questioning why it costs so much more. In reality the Gran Coupe is aimed at a more premium audience, and starts with a higher level of specification than the 3 Series so can be considered a step above. Something given visual weight in its adoption of the prominent 4 Series grille, meaning it looks far more distinct than on previous generations. Pricing is seemingly on a par with its nearest rival the Audi A5 Sportback, though the BMW is a much fresher product. In terms of running costs the diesel and biggest petrol engine options include ’mild’ hybrid technology, but this is only a small helping hand for emissions and performance and no 4 Series Gran Coupe can go any distance on battery power alone. BMW is still smart about nailing CO2 numbers to make running costs palatable for company drivers but the lack of a plug-in option seems limiting. Fear not, though, because if you really want to reduce your Benefit In Kind costs the all-electric i4 is basically a 4 Series Gran Coupe with electric motors instead of internal combustion engines. The cost and performance comparison between the top petrol model – the M440i – and the eDrive40 version of the i4 is close enough to make it a straight either/or, so if running costs are your key consideration there is that electrified option.