Volkswagen Arteon 2020 vs BMW 6 series 2020
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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: | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Volkswagen Arteon is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 320 HP | 190 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 420 NM | 400 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 - 7.9 seconds | 5.2 - 8 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): | 1.1 - 9.8 | 4.6 - 8.4 | |
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Volkswagen Arteon petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 6 series. On average, Volkswagen Arteon equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more 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: | 129 - 138 mm (5.1 - 5.4 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 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 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 563 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1557 litres | 1800 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Arteon has 37 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 243 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Arteon is 0.4 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`237 kg | ~ 2`551 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`659 kg | ~ 1`888 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 578 kg | ~ 663 kg | |
| Volkswagen Arteon load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than BMW 6 series. Therefore, BMW 6 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 34 600 | |
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