BMW 6 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| 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: | 286 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 89 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 29 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 460 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 6 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the BMW 6 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means BMW 6 series can be harder 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): | 2`100 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 5800 | |
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