BMW 4 series 2016 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 326 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 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 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from nine 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2016 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2016 3.0 engine BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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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: | 480 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 4 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 15 200 | |
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