BMW 6 series 2004 vs BMW X6 2008
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW X6, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW X6. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 10.9 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X6, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| BMW X6 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2004 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 6 sērija 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.69 m | |
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BMW 6 series is smaller. BMW 6 series is 6 cm shorter than the BMW X6, 12 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 6 series is 32 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 1450 litres | |
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BMW X6 has more luggage space. BMW 6 series has 270 litres less trunk space than the BMW X6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X6 (by 1100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.4 metres less than that of the BMW X6, which means BMW 6 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 13 600 | |
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