BMW 4 series 2016 vs BMW 6 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 326 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW 6 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 126 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 4 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 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: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | 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 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2016 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2016 3.0 engine BMW 6 sērija 2012 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: | 4.64 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 4 series is smaller. BMW 4 series is 37 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1265 litres | |
| BMW 4 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 20 400 | |
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