BMW 6 series 2015 vs Mercedes E class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 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 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 6 series is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1265 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 35 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 27 800 | |
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