BMW 4 series 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2015: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 4 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used also on BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. BMW 3 sērija 2015 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 3.0 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 23 200 | |
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