BMW 6 series 2004 vs BMW X6 2010
| 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: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 75 HP less power than BMW X6, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW X6. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 9.9 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 900 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: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 6 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2004 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2004 4.4 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 | 470 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 170 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`215 | 3`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 13 600 | |
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