BMW 6 series 2004 vs Suzuki Vitara 2014

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BMW 6 series
2004 - 2007
Suzuki Vitara
2014 - 2018
Body: CabrioCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 6 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Suzuki Vitara can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 3.0 - 4.8 (petrol)1.4 - 1.6 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Suzuki Vitara is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 258 - 367 HP117 - 140 HP
Torque: 300 - 490 NM156 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.7 - 7.2 seconds9.5 - 13 seconds
In general, BMW 6 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Suzuki Vitara. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.6 - 13.04.0 - 5.7
BMW 6 series petrol engines consumes on average 6.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Suzuki Vitara.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.18 m
Width: 1.86 m1.78 m
Height: 1.37 m1.61 m
BMW 6 series is larger, but lower.
BMW 6 series is 65 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 24 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 300 litres375 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
350 litres1120 litres
Suzuki Vitara has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Vitara (by 770 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Vitara, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 2`194 kg~ 1`761 kg
Net weight:~ 1`788 kg~ 1`189 kg
Load capacity:~ 406 kg~ 572 kg
BMW 6 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 41 procentiem less than Suzuki Vitara. Therefore, Suzuki Vitara is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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Average price (€): 10 00011 200
Pros and Cons: BMW 6 sērija has
  • only petrol engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower price
Suzuki Vitara has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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