BMW 6 series 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 9.7 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 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2012: 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 at most times, 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 higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately 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 | 9 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 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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 2012 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 20 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 6 series has 30 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| 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`960 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 11 400 | |
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