BMW 6 series 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 109 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 200 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 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 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.38 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 6 series is 28 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 11 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 350 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 90 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | 13 600 | |
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