BMW 6 series 2007 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 146 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 EOS) 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: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 41 cm longer than the Volkswagen EOS, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 380 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 95 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| 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 EOS, 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`260 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 4400 | |
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