BMW 3 series 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2005

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	BMW 3 series 2006 - 2010	BMW 3 series 2005 - 2008
Body:	Coupe	Sedan
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	2.0 - 3.0	1.6 - 3.0
Performance
Power:	156 - 306 HP	122 - 306 HP
Torque:	200 - 580 NM	160 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.4 - 8.9 seconds	5.5 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.8 - 9.9	4.7 - 10.0
	On average, the BMW 3 series 2006 petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as BMW 3 series 2005. On average, a BMW 3 series 2006 with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a BMW 3 series 2005. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions
Length:	4.58 m	4.52 m
Width:	1.78 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.40 m	1.42 m
	BMW 3 series 2006 is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2005, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 2006 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	440 litres	460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	no data	1385 litres
	Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series 2006 has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2005. This could mean that the BMW 3 series 2006 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11 meters
Gross weight (kg):	~ 1`998	~ 2`007

Safety:	no data
Quality:	above average	average
Average price (€):	7600	4600
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	7.7/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has fewer faults	BMW 3 sērija has lower price
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BMW 3 series 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions