BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2007

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BMW 3 series
2003 - 2007
BMW 3 series
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 3.02.0 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 143 - 231 HP156 - 306 HP
Torque: 200 - 330 NM200 - 540 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 - 11.3 seconds5.8 - 10.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.3 - 10.06.1 - 9.9
BMW 3 series 2003 petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 2007. On average, BMW 3 series 2003 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2007.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.58 m
Width: 1.76 m1.78 m
Height: 1.37 m1.38 m
BMW 3 series 2003 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 2003 is 9 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2007, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 2003 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 260 litres210 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
300 litres350 litres
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series 2003 has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2007. The BMW 3 series 2007 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series 2007 (by 50 litres).
Turning diameter: 10 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2003 is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series 2007, which means BMW 3 series 2003 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`998~ 2`119
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 600010 200
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 7.0/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
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