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: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 68 HP more power than BMW X4, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW X4. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.7 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 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 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: | 320'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 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 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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: | 11.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW X4, which means BMW 4 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`325 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 23 200 | |
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