BMW 6 series 2005 vs BMW Z4 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 217 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 290 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 675 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 5.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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 | 11 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 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.30 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 73 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.6 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, 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`250 | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 14 200 | |
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