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 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
6.8
Real fuel consumption:
7.9 l/100km
8.2 l/100km
By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
7 years
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:
11.3 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.