BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 6 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
|
BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 190 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 250 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km | |
|
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 4.2 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 630 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 550 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: | 380'000 km | 440'000 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 6 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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 6 sērija 2004 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2004 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.37 m | |
|
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 33 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 10 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | 350 litres | |
|
BMW 6 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.4 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`925 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 10 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 3 sērija has
|
BMW 6 sērija has
| |