Compare the2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe VS 2021 Genesis G80

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The G80 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The 4 Series Gran Coupe has a standard PostCrash iBrake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The G80 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the 4 Series Gran Coupe and the G80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available all wheel drive.

The 4 Series Gran Coupe’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the G80’s (12 vs. 7 years).

The M440i Gran Coupe’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid produces 7 more horsepower (382 vs. 375) than the G80’s optional 3.5 turbo V6.

On the EPA test cycle the 4 Series Gran Coupe gets better mileage than the G80:

			MPG
4 Series Gran Coupe
	RWD	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	25 city/34 hwy
	AWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Hybrid	22 city/29 hwy
G80
	RWD	2.5 turbo 4-cyl.	23 city/32 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	19 city/27 hwy
	AWD	3.5 turbo V6	18 city/26 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the 4 Series Gran Coupe’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The G80 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

For better traction and acceleration, the 4 Series Gran Coupe has larger standard rear tires than the G80 (255/35R19 vs. 245/50R18).

The 4 Series Gran Coupe’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the G80’s standard 50 series tires.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the 4 Series Gran Coupe can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The G80 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The 4 Series Gran Coupe is 8.2 inches shorter than the G80, making the 4 Series Gran Coupe easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The 4 Series Gran Coupe’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The G80 doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that BMW service is better than Genesis. J.D. Power ranks BMW 8th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 2% lower rating, Genesis is ranked 9th.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the 4 Series Gran Coupe has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The G80 doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The BMW 4 Series comes in coupe, convertible and four door hatchback bodystyles; the Genesis G80 isn’t available as a coupe or convertible.