BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
8.9 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
890 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway
1270 km on highway
670 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:
10 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.
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
no data
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.