BMW 4 series 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 82 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 140 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.8 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 4 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 11 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 X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 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 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 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 8 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: | 11.8 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.6 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`235 kg | 2`525 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 800 | 41 400 | |
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