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. Both 2013 BMW 5 Series and 2013 BMW 6 series are equipped with a 4,395 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (437 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 131 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Compare all specifications:
| 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 | 4395 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0 :1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 2089 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 Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
