BMW 3 series and BMW 4 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.4
4.6
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
57 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1290 km in combined cycle
1230 km in combined cycle
1460 km on highway
1390 km on highway
900 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.5 inches)
130 mm (5.1 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 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 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eleven 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2012 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:
18 years
18 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 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 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
481 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1300 litres
BMW 3 series has 1 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series.
