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 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
8.1 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 4 series could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
1170 km on highway
1270 km on highway
740 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Ground clearance:
145 mm (5.7 inches)
145 mm (5.7 inches)
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:
11 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.
BMW 3 sērija 2015 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 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
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
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BMW 4 series has 1 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11.8 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
