BMW 6 series 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 314 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 730 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 19 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 280 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.2 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 6 series and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 530 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 6 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 2`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 6000 | |
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