BMW 6 series 2015 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 8 series. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.2 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 126 mm (5 inches) | 121 mm (4.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 8 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, 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 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2015 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.35 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 16 cm longer than the BMW 8 series, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 6 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 60 200 | |
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