BMW 2 series 2019 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 40 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.1 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 2 series consumes 0.4 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 2 series could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (BMW 2 series) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 4 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X2 | Installed on at least 5 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 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2019 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 2019 2.0 engine BMW 4 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 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 2 series is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 480 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: | 11.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 2 series is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | 42 800 | |
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