BMW X4 2014 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Coupe | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X4 engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.9 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X4 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X4 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW X4 is larger. BMW X4 is 3 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW X4 is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
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BMW X4 has more luggage capacity. BMW X4 has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 23 800 | |
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