BMW Z4 2013 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z4 engine produces 252 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 330 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 11.5 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z4 consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 705 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| BMW Z4 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: | 300'000 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: | 7 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW Z4 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW Z4 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 66 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 350 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 120 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`725 kg | 2`465 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 400 | 18 400 | |
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