BMW 6 series 2007 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 170 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 172 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Beetle) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 6 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 74 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 14 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 201 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 99 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`750 kg | 1`300 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 370 kg | 470 kg | |
| BMW 6 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem less than Volkswagen Beetle. Therefore, Volkswagen Beetle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 4200 | |
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