BMW 6 series 2015 vs BMW 6 series 2017
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
| BMW 6 series 2015 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 6 series 2017, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, BMW 6 series 2015 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series 2015 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series 2015 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series 2017, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series 2015 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series 2015 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) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 6 series 2017 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: | 380'000 km | 330'000 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 6 series 2015 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 2017 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2015 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. BMW 6 sērija 2017 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2017 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.54 m | |
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BMW 6 series 2015 is smaller. BMW 6 series 2015 is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series 2017, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 6 series 2015 is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 6 series 2017 has more luggage space. BMW 6 series 2015 has 150 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series 2017. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series 2015 is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series 2017, which means BMW 6 series 2015 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`265 | 2`515 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 29 600 | |
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