BMW 3 series 2008 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2008 engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2006, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 3 series 2006. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
6.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2006 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
1270 km on highway
850 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2008 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
460 litres
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11 meters
Power steering:
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering.
