BMW 4 series 2013 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 55 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 70 litres | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 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. Note, however, that this BMW 4 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from thirteen 4x4 versions of BMW 4 series 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 4 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 4 series is smaller. BMW 4 series is 26 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 460 litres | |
| BMW 4 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 21 600 | |
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