BMW X4 2014 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| BMW X4 and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X4 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X4 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X4 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 900 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: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X4 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. | |||
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: | 4.67 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW X4 is 23 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW X4 is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
| BMW X4 has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| BMW X4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 425 percent more cases than BMW X4, so BMW X4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 11 600 | |
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