BMW 6 series 2017 vs BMW 1 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 149 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 350 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1570 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 | 11 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 2 other car models, including BMW X1, 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 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 6 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 76 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 14 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 250 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 600 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.6 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 12 400 | |
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