BMW 4 series 2024 vs BMW 2 series 2024
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 4 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 2 series can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 4 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 2 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 - 381 HP | 122 - 312 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 700 NM | 230 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 8.2 seconds | 4.9 - 9.9 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 4 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 2 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 8.5 | 4.6 - 8.2 | |
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BMW 4 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 2 series. On average, BMW 4 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 126 - 130 mm (5 - 5.1 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 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: | 4.77 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 4 series is larger, but lower. BMW 4 series is 22 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`173 kg | ~ 2`047 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`682 kg | ~ 1`512 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 491 kg | ~ 535 kg | |
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