BMW 6 series 2015 vs BMW 7 series 2015
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
| BMW 6 series and BMW 7 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this BMW 7 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of BMW 7 series 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.48 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 11 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 | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.6 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`310 | 2`515 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 800 | 44 800 | |
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