BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.1
4.4
The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
57 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1460 km in combined cycle
1290 km in combined cycle
1660 km on highway
1460 km on highway
BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.64 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.43 m
BMW 4 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 4 series and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
