2013 BMW 5 Series vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, both 2013 BMW 5 Series and 2013 BMW 6 series were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 96 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 5 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
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2013 BMW 5 Series | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 5 Series | 6 series |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 437 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2 :1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2009 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 5009 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2132 mm | 2081 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1559 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |