BMW 2 series 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 5.4 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 100 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 2 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 4 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2016 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2016 3.0 engine BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.36 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 2 series is 18 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 445 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.4 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 (kg): | 1`980 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 17 000 | |
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