BMW 4 series 2017 vs BMW X4 2014
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| BMW 4 series and BMW X4 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. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1540 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X4 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. | |||
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: | 10 years | 10 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.62 m | |
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BMW 4 series is smaller. BMW 4 series is 3 cm shorter than the BMW X4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 4 series is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1400 litres | |
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BMW X4 has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW X4. | |||
| 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 X4, which means BMW 4 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 23 200 | |
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