BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2005

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	BMW 3 series 2007 - 2010	BMW 3 series 2005 - 2008
Body:	Cabrio	Sedan
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)	Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
	BMW 3 series 2007 is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series 2005 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:	2.0 - 3.0	1.6 - 3.0
Performance
Power:	156 - 306 HP	122 - 306 HP
Torque:	200 - 540 NM	160 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.8 - 10.1 seconds	5.5 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	6.1 - 9.9	4.7 - 10.0
	On average, the BMW 3 series 2007 petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as BMW 3 series 2005. On average, BMW 3 series 2007 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the 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:	1.38 m	1.42 m
	BMW 3 series 2007 is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2005, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 2007 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	210 litres	460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	350 litres	1385 litres
	BMW 3 series 2005 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series 2007 has 250 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2005. This could mean that the BMW 3 series 2007 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series 2005 (by 1035 litres).
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11 meters
Gross weight (kg):	~ 2`119	~ 2`007

Safety:	no data
Quality:	above average	average
Average price (€):	9800	4600
Rating in user reviews:	7.0/10	7.7/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has fewer faults	BMW 3 sērija has available with 4x4 drive lower fuel consumption for diesel engines roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews lower price
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BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions