BMW 4 series 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| BMW 4 series and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, but BMW 4 series torque is 40 NM less than BMW 5 series. BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 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. Note, however, that this BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from nine 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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: | 18 years | 18 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 3 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. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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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 | no data | |
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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: | 11.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 4 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 15 200 | |
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