BMW 4 series and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.3
5.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
7.8 l/100km
The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1290 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1420 km on highway
790 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance:
145 mm (5.7 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 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
4.91 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.46 m
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
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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:
11.8 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series.
