BMW 2 series 2013 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 129 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 250 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 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 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 2 series is 46 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 12 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means BMW 2 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 19 400 | |
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