BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 47 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.5
4.4
BMW 4 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
57 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1260 km in combined cycle
1290 km in combined cycle
1420 km on highway
1460 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
17 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija
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.
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.
