BMW 4 series and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
8.0 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1090 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
1330 km on highway
1270 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 2 sērija
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 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
4.63 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.43 m
BMW 4 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 4 series and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.