BMW 3 series 2025 vs BMW 4 series 2021
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW 3 series) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (BMW 4 series) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 382 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 1 HP less power than BMW 4 series, but torque is 40 NM more than BMW 4 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 59 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`315 kg | 2`380 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`891 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 489 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than BMW 4 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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