BMW 6 series 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 40 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 9.9 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2006: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Used also on BMW 5 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2004 3.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 6 series is 24 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 440 litres | |
| BMW 6 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 7400 | |
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