BMW 3 series 2010 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 6 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 740 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 | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. BMW 6 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
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 |
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 (kg): | 2`180 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 22 600 | |
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