Volkswagen Arteon 2017 vs BMW 6 series 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Volkswagen Arteon is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas BMW 6 series is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Arteon is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 6 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Arteon also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 280 HP | 190 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 500 NM | 400 - 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 - 9.4 seconds | 5.3 - 7.9 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 6 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Arteon. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 - 10.2 | 4.9 - 8.5 | |
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On average, the Volkswagen Arteon petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as BMW 6 series. On average, Volkswagen Arteon equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.54 m | |
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Volkswagen Arteon is smaller. Volkswagen Arteon is 23 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Arteon is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 770 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1557 litres | 1800 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 6 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 243 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Arteon is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Volkswagen Arteon can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`181 kg | ~ 2`494 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`624 kg | ~ 1`819 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 557 kg | ~ 675 kg | |
| Volkswagen Arteon load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than BMW 6 series. Therefore, BMW 6 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
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| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 27 200 | |
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