BMW 6 series 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 82 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.8 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 6 series could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 6 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 6 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 6 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 12 200 | |
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