2000 BMW 323 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 323 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (318 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 205 kg more than 2000 BMW 323.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 6 series (450 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 323. (245 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 323 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 323 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
