BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 6 series 2004

 
BMW 3 series
2007 - 2010
BMW 6 series
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 170 HP258 HP
Torque: 210 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 seconds6.7 seconds
BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series engine produces 88 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.49.5
Real fuel consumption: 9.0 l/100km11.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 980 km in combined cycle730 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway1000 km on highway
700 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērijaInstalled on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija
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 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine 

BMW 6 sērija 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ...  More about BMW 6 sērija 2004 3.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.82 m
Width: 1.78 m1.86 m
Height: 1.40 m1.37 m
BMW 3 series is smaller, but slightly higher.
BMW 3 series is 24 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 440 litres450 litres
BMW 3 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8401`960
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
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Average price (€): 72007400
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
BMW 6 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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