BMW 4 series 2017 vs Toyota Corolla 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
|
BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 28 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 166 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 6.3 | |
|
The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Corolla) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 4 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| 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 | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.47 m | |
|
BMW 4 series is larger, but lower. BMW 4 series is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 452 litres | |
|
BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 4 series has 28 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 36 000 | 11 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 4 sērija has
|
Toyota Corolla has
| |