BMW 6 series 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 42 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 13.7 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 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`465 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 11 600 | |
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