Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bavaria Yachts C46 2023 vs Bavaria Yachts R40 Couple 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bavaria Yachts C46 2023 vs Bavaria Yachts R40 Couple 2019 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Bavaria Yachts R40 Couple 2019 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Bavaria Yachts C46 2023 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bavaria Yachts R40 Couple 2019 carries 238 gallons versus 64 gallons in the Bavaria Yachts C46 2023. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bavaria Yachts C46 2023 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Bavaria Yachts R40 Couple 2019 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bavaria Yachts C46 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bavaria Yachts C46 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 48,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bavaria Yachts R40 Couple 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail48.90 ft
Length overall - Detail42.30 ft
Length - Feet48.9
Length - Feet42.3
Length overall - Meters14.9
Length overall - Meters12.89
Length overall - Inches587
Length overall - Inches508
Beam - Meters4.69
Beam - Meters3.99
Beam - Inches185
Beam - Inches157
Draft [max] - Detail2.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.47 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters1.06
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches42
Displacement41765.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal237.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters243.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters899.79
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity7
Sleeping capacity5
Water capacity146.3
Water capacity92
RiggingSloop
Riggingnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed25
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed33
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots