BMW 4 series and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.6
4.4
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
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.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
57 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1230 km in combined cycle
1290 km in combined cycle
1390 km on highway
1460 km on highway
900 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
Ground clearance:
130 mm (5.1 inches)
140 mm (5.5 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. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eleven 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 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
17 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.64 m
4.62 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 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 4 cm lower.
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.
