BMW 8 series 2018 vs BMW 6 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 680 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 6 series. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.6 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 8 series could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 121 mm (4.8 inches) | 126 mm (5 inches) | |
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 8 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2015 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.39 m | |
| BMW 8 series is 16 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 8 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. BMW 8 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 60 200 | 29 000 | |
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