BMW 6 series 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 68 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.6 | |
| BMW 6 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | Used also on BMW 3 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 6 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 6 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 6 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 12 400 | |
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