BMW 6 series 2011 vs BMW Z4 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 252 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 330 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 6.8 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 6 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 7 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 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW Z4 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW Z4 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.29 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 66 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
350 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 120 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`465 kg | 1`725 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 24 400 | |
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