BMW 6 series 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 5 seconds | |
| BMW 6 series engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 110 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 10.4 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 4.8 engine: The primary issues with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failures, air leaks, issues with the mass airflow ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 4.8 engine | |||
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): | 2`100 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 11 600 | |
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