BMW 4 series 2014 vs BMW 3 series 2012
Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 218 HP | 116 HP | |
Torque: | 450 NM | 260 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 102 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 190 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.4 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 57 litres | |
910 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 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 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eleven 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.64 m | 4.62 m | |
Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
BMW 4 series is larger, but lower. BMW 4 series is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 480 litres | |
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 4 series has 35 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the BMW 4 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`980 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | 18 200 | 12 200 | |
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