BMW 6 series 2017 vs Volkswagen Arteon 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 99 HP more power than Volkswagen Arteon, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volkswagen Arteon. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Arteon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Arteon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Arteon gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 Arteon) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 23 cm longer than the Volkswagen Arteon, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 563 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 47 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Arteon. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Arteon, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`380 kg | 2`080 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 20 800 | |
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