BMW 6 series 2017 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 218 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series 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 (Mercedes A class) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 6 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 6 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of BMW 6 series 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 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 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2017 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2017 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 79 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 12 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1157 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 269 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 643 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes A class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes A class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 30 800 | 14 400 | |
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