BMW 6 series 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 68 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 110 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 6 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 850 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| 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 2011 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2011 3.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 2`340 kg | 2`180 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`860 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 480 kg | 430 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 11 800 | |
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