BMW 3 series 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2010

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	BMW 3 series 2006 - 2010	BMW 3 series 2010 - 2013
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	2.0 - 3.0	2.0 - 3.0
Performance
Power:	156 - 306 HP	156 - 306 HP
Torque:	200 - 580 NM	200 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.4 - 8.9 seconds	5.3 - 8.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.8 - 9.9	4.7 - 9.1
	BMW 3 series 2006 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 2010. On average, BMW 3 series 2006 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Ground clearance:	143 mm (5.6 inches)	125 - 143 mm (4.9 - 5.6 inches)
	Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 2006 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:	4.58 m	4.61 m
Width:	1.78 m	1.78 m
Height:	1.40 m	1.39 m
	Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2006 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2010, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:	440 litres	440 litres
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11 meters
Gross weight (kg):	~ 1`998	~ 1`950

Safety:	no data	no data
Quality:	above average	above average
Average price (€):	7800	10 000
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has higher ground clearance fewer faults lower price	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption
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BMW 3 series 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2010

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions