BMW 7 series 2015 vs BMW 6 series 2015
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1770 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 7 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. Note, however, that this BMW 7 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of BMW 7 series 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 34 cm longer than the BMW 6 series, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 6 series, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 2`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 44 800 | 34 800 | |
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