Citroen C4 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 76 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 2016 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 2016 1.6 engine BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.43 m | |
| Citroen C4 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Citroen C4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 22 200 | |
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