BMW 6 series 2015 vs BMW 6 series 2017

 
BMW 6 series
2015 - 2018
BMW 6 series
2017 - 2020
Body: CoupeHatchback
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 320 HP340 HP
Torque: 450 NM450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.2 seconds5.3 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): 7.98.5
Real fuel consumption: 10.3 l/100km10.1 l/100km
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.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 6 series 2015 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series 2017.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres68 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 880 km in combined cycle800 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway980 km on highway
670 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption
BMW 6 series 2015 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

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 km330'000 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 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērijaInstalled 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 m5.09 m
Width: 1.89 m1.90 m
Height: 1.37 m1.54 m
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 litres610 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1800 litres
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 meters12.5 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`2652`515
Safety: no data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 31 00035 000
Pros and Cons: BMW 6 sērija has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 6 sērija has
  • more power
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
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