BMW 6 series 2017 vs Honda Civic 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 182 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 158 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic, 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 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Civic) 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: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 57 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 420 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 190 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.5 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Honda Civic scores higher in safety tests, butBMW 6 series is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 39 600 | 20 200 | |
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