BMW 4 series 2017 vs BMW 2 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 4 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 2 series) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 82 HP less power than BMW 2 series, but torque is 60 NM more than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 9.8 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 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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: | 17 years | 10 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 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 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 sērija 2017 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 3.0 engine BMW 2 sērija 2017 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2017 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 4 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 4 series is 19 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 390 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 4 series has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 2 series, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 22 800 | |
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