BMW 4 series 2013 vs Subaru Impreza 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 4 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Impreza) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 407 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
| BMW 4 series engine produces 42 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, but torque is 153 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 5.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 765 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 4 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 4 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 4 series is larger, but lower. BMW 4 series is 4 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 4 series has 21 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 27 800 | |
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