BMW 3 series 2010 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 110 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 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 3 series could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 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 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | 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 3 sērija 2010 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.
The ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine BMW 6 sērija 2011 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. The ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 3 series is 28 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 11 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
350 litres | 350 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 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: | 2`180 kg | 2`340 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`750 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 430 kg | 480 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 18 200 | |
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