BMW 6 series 2015 vs Dodge Charger 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 6 series) 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 (Dodge Charger) 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 | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 6 series engine produces 17 HP more power than Dodge Charger, whereas torque is 277 NM more than Dodge Charger. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 10.0 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Charger, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 690 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 920 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 126 mm (5 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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 Dodge Charger engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 16 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 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger 2015 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles. After ... More about Dodge Charger 2015 3.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 6 series is smaller. BMW 6 series is 3 cm shorter than the Dodge Charger, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 6 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 436 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1265 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 6 series has 24 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Charger. The Dodge Charger may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Dodge Charger, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 20 600 | |
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