BMW 3 series 2006 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2006 engine produces 89 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW 3 series 2008. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
6.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.1 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 0.5 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 2006 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
890 km in combined cycle
960 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
1170 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
830 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 2006 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
1375 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.
