BMW 3 series 2007 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2007 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series 2008. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.9
4.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
5.8 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2007 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1240 km in combined cycle
1270 km in combined cycle
1450 km on highway
1450 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption
1050 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
17 years
17 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2007 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
1385 litres
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11 meters
Power steering:
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
