BMW 3 series 2006 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2010 engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2006, whereas torque is 45 NM less than BMW 3 series 2006. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.4
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.2 l/100km
10.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2010 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2010 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
850 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
1120 km on highway
680 km with real consumption
580 km with real consumption
Ground clearance:
143 mm (5.6 inches)
143 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series 2010 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 5 sērija
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series 2006 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.61 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.40 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2010 is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
