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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé vs Jetour T2 i-DM: the short answer
4 Series Gran Coupé and T2 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
T2 i-DM starts ZAR 216,600 cheaper4 Series Gran Coupé from ZAR 996,500 · T2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900
Five key differences
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Specification
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Maximum Power
4 Series Gran Coupé285 kW @ 5800-6500 rpm
T2 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
4 Series Gran Coupé500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
T2 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
4 Series Gran Coupé2998 cc
T2 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
4 Series Gran Coupé12.5 km/l
T2 i-DM76.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
4 Series Gran Coupé140 mm
T2 i-DM190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé
M440i xDrive Gran Coupé
Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
4 Series Gran Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
T2 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
4 Series Gran Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
T2 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2021
2026
Generation
G26 four-door Gran Coupé with frameless-door styling and a rear liftback.
Current South African launch specification
Facelift History
Current updated G26-generation BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé offered in South Africa; exact equipment follows derivative and production build.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Premium Sedan
SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
4038 kg
Tare Mass Kg
-
2138 kg
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Length
1 mm
4785 mm
Width
1 mm
2006 mm
Height
1 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
1 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
485 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1543 kg
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2045 kg
2438 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
1 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
998 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
943 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1044 mm
980 mm
Rear Legroom
886 mm
810 mm
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
B48
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
72 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
285 kW @ 5800-6500 rpm
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
265 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
610 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
50 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
1 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
76.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
1
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
22
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Seat Trim
Yes
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
50W
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1494 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Spare Wheel
Tyre repair kit
255/55 R20 full size
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
Yes
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.9
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
15.6-inch
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Not Available
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Ground Clearance Max
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 mm
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
255/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
20
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Tyre repair kit
255/55 R20 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1695 mm
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1497500 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
flagship
Starting Price
1497500
779900
Starting Price Zar
1497500
779900
Spec
4 Series Gran Coupé
T2 i-DM
Warranty
Yes
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Basic Warranty
Yes
7-year/200,000 km warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This 4 Series Gran Coupé and T2 i-DM comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 4 Series Gran Coupé 97 vs T2 i-DM 45.
Efficiency index: 4 Series Gran Coupé 49 vs T2 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: 4 Series Gran Coupé 92 vs T2 i-DM 92.
Practicality index: 4 Series Gran Coupé 48 vs T2 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: 4 Series Gran Coupé not separately scored vs T2 i-DM not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
4 Series Gran Coupé leads by 0 points
4 Series Gran Coupé and T2 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
4 Series Gran Coupé +52
Efficiency
T2 i-DM +49
Safety
Level
Practicality
T2 i-DM +18
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
4 Series Gran Coupé
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW 4 Series Gran Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 73 pts for T2 i-DM
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 4 Series Gran Coupé leads. However, T2 i-DM may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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