BMW 4 series 2024 vs BMW 3 series 2022
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 3 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 381 HP | 150 - 386 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 650 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 7.9 seconds | 4.3 - 8.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 - 8.8 | 1.1 - 9.0 | |
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BMW 4 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, BMW 4 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 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: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 130 - 147 mm (5.1 - 5.8 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: | 4.78 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 4 series is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1291 litres | 1290 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`326 kg | ~ 2`210 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`779 kg | ~ 1`677 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 547 kg | ~ 533 kg | |
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