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 0.7 seconds faster.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
11 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 2 sērija
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 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.
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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
12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.7 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.