BMW Z4 2003 vs BMW 6 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z4 engine produces 141 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 205 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.09 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 |
260 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 90 litres). | |||
| 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`560 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 11 000 | |
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