BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
6.4
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
1090 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway
1340 km on highway
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Ground clearance:
145 mm (5.7 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
7 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.64 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.46 m
BMW 4 series is smaller. BMW 4 series is 27 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 4 series is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
481 litres
520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1300 litres
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 39 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.8 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series.
