BMW 4 series 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
| BMW 4 series engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1490 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series 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. Note, however, that this BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2016 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| 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 6 other car models, including 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 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 4 series is smaller. BMW 4 series is 30 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 | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 85 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12.05 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.75 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`060 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 29 600 | |
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