BMW 6 series 2004 vs Peugeot 407 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 6 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 407) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 54 HP more power than Peugeot 407, but torque is 140 NM less than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 407) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 6 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 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 only for this car | |
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 6 series and Peugeot 407 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 400 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 50 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| 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 Peugeot 407. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 2200 | |
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