BMW 4 series 2013 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 184 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 243 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.3 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 4 series could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Corolla) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 4 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 | 19 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 Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest. The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 4 series is larger, but lower. BMW 4 series is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 452 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 4 series has 29 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 7800 | |
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