BMW 6 series 2004 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 407 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 6 series engine produces 42 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 107 NM less than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 11.4 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 3 sērija, BMW X6, 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. BMW 6 series has 220 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW 6 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 7600 | |
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