BMW 6 series 2015 vs BMW 7 series 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 87 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| BMW 6 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1440 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 7 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 10 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 X6, BMW X7 | |
| 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 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.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 6 series is smaller. BMW 6 series is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 6 series is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 515 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. BMW 6 series has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means BMW 6 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`315 | 2`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 000 | 41 000 | |
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