2013 BMW 6 series vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, both 2013 BMW 6 series and 2013 BMW 7 Series were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (528 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 275 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.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 7 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 7 Series (746 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW 6 series | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 6 series | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4395 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 437 HP | 528 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0 :1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.4 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4896 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2081 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
