BMW 4 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 4 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 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:
4.64 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.38 m
1.46 m
BMW 4 series is smaller. BMW 4 series is 26 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 4 series is 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
445 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 75 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.8 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series.
Gross weight:
~ 2`051 kg
~ 2`305 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`545 kg
~ 1`699 kg
Load capacity:
~ 506 kg
~ 606 kg
BMW 4 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
