BMW 2 series 2017 vs BMW 4 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.1 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 2 series could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 127 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series 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. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 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 2 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2017 2.0 engine BMW 4 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 2 series is 34 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means BMW 2 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`940 kg | 2`095 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`605 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 490 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 43 800 | |
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