BMW Z4 2003 vs BMW 6 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| BMW Z4 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 6 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 380'000 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 Z4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 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 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW Z4 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW Z4 2003 3.0 engine BMW 6 sērija 2004 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 6 sērija 2004 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: | 300 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 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`590 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 10 600 | |
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