BMW 6 series 2012 vs Porsche Panamera 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 | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 63 HP more power than Porsche Panamera, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Porsche Panamera. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.3 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Panamera, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Porsche Panamera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 2 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 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| 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.
The ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 6 series and Porsche Panamera are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| BMW 6 series has 15 litres more trunk space than the Porsche Panamera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Porsche Panamera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`500 | |
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| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 31 200 | |
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