BMW 4 series 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 4 series could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 4 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 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 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 4 series is smaller. BMW 4 series is 32 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 4 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.7 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: | 2`080 kg | 2`305 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 800 | 41 400 | |
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