BMW 3 series 2015 vs Citroen C4 2016
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 190 HP | 114 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 76 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
1460 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.52 m | |
BMW 3 series is 1 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 440 litres | |
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. The Citroen C4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`795 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | average | |
Average price (€): | 23 200 | 7400 | |
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