BMW 6 series 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 109 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 6 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 126 mm (5 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 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 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2010 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 5 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 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, 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 | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 11 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1265 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 6 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the BMW 6 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 12 400 | |
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