BMW Z4 2006 vs BMW 6 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| BMW Z4 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW 6 series. Despite less power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.9 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z4 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 7 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 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW Z4 2006 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 Z4 2006 3.0 engine BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 73 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1.6 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 15 000 | |
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