Kia Stinger 2017 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Kia Stinger is more dynamic to drive. Kia Stinger engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 83 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power Kia Stinger reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 4 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, 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. Kia Stinger 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
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Kia Stinger is larger. Kia Stinger is 19 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1114 litres | no data | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Stinger has 39 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. This could mean that the Kia Stinger uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Stinger is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Kia Stinger can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`185 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 23 000 | |
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