BMW 6 series 2012 vs Mercedes S class 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.7 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 (Mercedes S class) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 455 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 142 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2012 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.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 6 series is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 6 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 6 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes S class. The Mercedes S class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`585 | |
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| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 63 000 | |
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