BMW 4 series 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 7.6 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 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 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 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 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2015 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 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 4 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 4 series and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | no data | |
| BMW 4 series has 1 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 23 200 | |
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