BMW 4 series and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.6
8.1
The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1230 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
1390 km on highway
1340 km on highway
BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
18 years
18 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.64 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.36 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 10 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:
11.3 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 4 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
