BMW 6 series 2004 vs Kia Opirus 2003
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 55 HP more power than Kia Opirus, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Kia Opirus. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Opirus, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Opirus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Opirus) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 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 5 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Terracan, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.49 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 16 cm shorter than the Kia Opirus, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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Kia Opirus has more luggage space. BMW 6 series has 140 litres less trunk space than the Kia Opirus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`253 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 3000 | |
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