BMW 6 series 2015 vs BMW 6 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 6 series 2015) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 6 series 2004) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series 2015 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series 2015 engine produces 55 HP more power than BMW 6 series 2004, whereas torque is 330 NM more than BMW 6 series 2004. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series 2015 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series 2015 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series 2015 consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series 2004, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series 2015 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series 2015 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series 2015 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 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 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 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 2015 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.
The ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2015 3.0 engine 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: | 5.01 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 6 series 2015 is larger. BMW 6 series 2015 is 19 cm longer than the BMW 6 series 2004, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series 2015 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| BMW 6 series 2015 has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 6 series 2004. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series 2015 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 6 series 2004, which means BMW 6 series 2015 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 8800 | |
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