BMW 6 series 2012 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
| BMW 6 series engine produces 55 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 57 litres | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 126 mm (5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 4 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 4 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from thirteen 4x4 versions of BMW 4 series 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 4 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 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 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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 | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.36 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 37 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1265 litres | no data | |
| BMW 6 series has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 4 series, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 17 400 | |
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