Kia Stinger 2017 vs BMW 6 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Stinger) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 6 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 370 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Kia Stinger is more dynamic to drive. Kia Stinger engine produces 50 HP more power than BMW 6 series, but torque is 170 NM less than BMW 6 series. Thanks to more power Kia Stinger reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Stinger consumes 4.1 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 Stinger could require 615 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Stinger consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 840 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, 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 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 6 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.54 m | |
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Kia Stinger is smaller. Kia Stinger is 26 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Stinger is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1114 litres | 1800 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Kia Stinger has 204 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 686 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Stinger is 1.3 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Kia Stinger can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`615 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Stinger scores higher in safety tests. The Kia Stinger scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 27 400 | |
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