BMW 4 series 2013 vs Toyota Corolla 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 94 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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) | |
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 |
1300 litres | no data | |
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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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 8200 | |
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