BMW 6 series 2015 vs BMW 6 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 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 62 HP more power than BMW 6 series 2004, whereas torque is 150 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): | 7.5 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 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 2 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series 2015 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series 2015 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | 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 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2015 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. 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: | 1.87 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, 1 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`360 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 8800 | |
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