BMW 4 series 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 102 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 4 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.46 m | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 11 600 | |
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