BMW 4 series 2017 vs Mercedes E class 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 30 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 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 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | |
| 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 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 | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 4 series is smaller. BMW 4 series is 21 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 4 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 425 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 4 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The Mercedes E class 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 26 400 | |
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