BMW 6 series 2017 vs Volkswagen Passat 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 95 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 270 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 6 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 6 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.52 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 32 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 588 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 22 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 35 000 | 15 000 | |
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