BMW 6 series 2015 vs Mercedes E class 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 55 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.3 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 20 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 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2015 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 2015 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 425 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 35 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`255 | 2`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 30 800 | 27 200 | |
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