BMW 4 series 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2012
Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 184 HP | 116 HP | |
Torque: | 380 NM | 260 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 68 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 4 series could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 57 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
1390 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
900 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.64 m | 4.62 m | |
Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.36 m | 1.43 m | |
BMW 4 series is larger, but lower. BMW 4 series is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 480 litres | |
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 4 series has 35 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the BMW 4 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 1`980 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | 18 400 | 12 000 | |
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