BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
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:
Used only for this car
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 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:
4.63 m
4.64 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.39 m
BMW 3 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 3 series and BMW 4 series are practically the same length.