BMW 2 series 2013 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: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 8.6 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 60 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.1 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 2 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1390 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1580 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: | 18 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | 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 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 2 series is 21 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 4 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`900 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 23 000 | |
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