BMW 6 series 2004 vs BMW 5 series 2007
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 6 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.8 (petrol) | 2.0 - 4.8 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 5 series 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 HP | 163 - 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 490 NM | 210 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 - 7.2 seconds | 5.2 - 9.6 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 - 13.0 | 5.1 - 11.4 | |
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BMW 6 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 6 series has 260 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 6 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`194 | ~ 2`139 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 8200 | |
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