BMW 6 series 2015 vs Mercedes E class 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| BMW 6 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 98 mm (3.9 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 three 4x4 versions of BMW 6 series 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 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 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLE | |
| 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. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`255 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 34 800 | 27 000 | |
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