BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 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):
4.6
4.4
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
6.2 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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
910 km with real consumption
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
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
no data
BMW 4 series has 1 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
