BMW 6 series 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 42 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 6 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1265 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 6 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`465 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 16 800 | |
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