BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 55 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
48 litres
820 km with real consumption
590 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 4 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
17 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.64 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 4 series and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
480 litres
Turning diameter:
11.8 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
