BMW 3 series 2010 and BMW 3 series 2006 have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series 2010 torque is 5 NM more than BMW 3 series 2006.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.6 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
1120 km on highway
650 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:
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:
7 years
7 years
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.