BMW 4 series 2017 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 96 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 230 NM less than BMW 8 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 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 8 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 8 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.35 m | |
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BMW 4 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 4 series is 21 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 4 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 420 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 4 series has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 8 series. The BMW 8 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 8 series, which means BMW 4 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 60 200 | |
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