BMW 6 series 2007 vs BMW Z4 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6 seconds | |
| BMW 6 series engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 5 NM more than BMW Z4. Despite the higher power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine BMW Z4 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW Z4 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.30 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 73 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.6 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 14 200 | |
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