BMW 3 series 2008 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2008 engine produces 89 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2006, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW 3 series 2006. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.2 l/100km
7.6 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 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway
1150 km on highway
740 km with real consumption
800 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.
