BMW 6 series 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2010
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| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| BMW 6 series is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 5 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.4 | 2.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 - 450 HP | 184 - 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 650 NM | 270 - 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 5.4 seconds | 4.7 - 8.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 9.4 | 4.5 - 11.0 | |
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BMW 6 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW 6 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 126 mm (5 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 11 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1265 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 6 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the BMW 6 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`444 | ~ 2`305 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 12 400 | |
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