What is the difference between a sedan and a coupe?

Most people would answer this question by saying that a sedan is a four-door car, while a coupe is a vehicle with two doors. To an extent, this is correct. Traditionally, coupes were designed as two-door cars while sedans always had four doors. However, the car industry has evolved. These days, luxury car makers also offer coupes that have four doors and can easily accommodate four, or sometimes even five, adults. BMW 6 series Gran Coupe, for example, is a four-door luxury coupe that offers plenty of space to rear passengers.

So, what is the real difference between coupes and sedans? Read on to find out.

Performance

Coupes tend to be lighter. As a result, they are likely to provide better fuel economy and improved performance. Also, the coupes have a smaller turning radius, which makes the handling more responsive. Therefore, if you are looking for a performance-car, a coupe might be a better choice. A sedan, on the other hand, is heavier than a coupe. Therefore, it needs more power to provide the same performance.

Space

Sedans are longer and more spacious. They offer more rear space. Most of the sedans can easily accommodate five adults. Also, they have more cargo space. It can prove to be very useful if you are going on a long trip as it becomes easier to carry luggage. That being said, these days, most of the coupes are designed keeping practicality in mind. BMW M series Gran Coupe, for example, offers plenty of space to make your journey comfortable. Even the rear seat can be folded to increase the cargo space.

Style

This is one of the key factors that distinguish coupes from sedans. A coupe has a sportier look. Two-door coupes, such as BMW M4 Coupe, have longer doors that give a luxurious look and feel to the vehicle. Their sleek and athletic design makes them visually more appealing. That being said, many of the luxury sedans also flaunt a sporty look these days. However, on the whole, coupes tend to be more stylish than sedans.

In short, it can be said that luxury sedans are more suitable for families. Coupes, on the other hand, are perfect for couples who want a stylish vehicle that offers good fuel efficiency. The choice, ultimately, comes down to individual tastes and requirements.

There is no shortage of options when it comes to buying a luxury coupe or a sedan. BMW, one of the top luxury car companies, offers a variety of coupes and sedans to luxury car buyers in India. Right from the best-selling BMW 5 series to used BMW M4 coupe, you can find all types of vehicles at BMW showrooms.

OSL Prestige, a BMW authorized dealer in Kolkata, offers a wide range of new and used BMW car models including BMW 3 series sedan, BMW M4 Coupe and used BMW M6 Gran Coupe.

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