Kia Opirus 2003 vs BMW 6 series 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Cabrio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
|
BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Kia Opirus engine produces 55 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 2 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Kia Opirus reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
|
The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Opirus consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Opirus could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Opirus consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 590 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Opirus) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 6 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Terracan, Hyundai Grandeur | 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 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: | 4.98 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.37 m | |
| Kia Opirus is 16 cm longer than the BMW 6 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Opirus is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 350 litres | |
|
Kia Opirus has more luggage capacity. Kia Opirus has 140 litres more trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`253 kg | 2`120 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`822 kg | 1`700 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 431 kg | 420 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 10 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia Opirus has
|
BMW 6 sērija has
| |