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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 5.8 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 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.2 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 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 18 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 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 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X4. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`135 kg | 2`410 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`615 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 590 kg | |
| BMW 4 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than BMW X4. Therefore, BMW X4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 18 600 | |
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