Chevrolet Camaro 2018 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Camaro) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 4 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Camaro is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Camaro engine produces 88 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Camaro reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 4.1 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Camaro consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Camaro could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1390 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.38 m | |
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Chevrolet Camaro is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Camaro is 14 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Camaro is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 257 litres | 445 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Camaro has 188 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. This could mean that the Chevrolet Camaro uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Camaro is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 23 200 | |
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