BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2003

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

Performance

Power: 156 - 306 HP143 - 231 HP
Torque: 200 - 540 NM200 - 330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.8 - 10.1 seconds6.9 - 11.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.1 - 9.96.3 - 10.0
BMW 3 series 2007 petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 2003. On average, BMW 3 series 2007 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.49 m
Width: 1.78 m1.76 m
Height: 1.38 m1.37 m
BMW 3 series 2007 is larger.
BMW 3 series 2007 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2003, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series 2007 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 210 litres260 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
350 litres300 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series 2007 has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2003. 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 2007 (by 50 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2007 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2003, which means BMW 3 series 2007 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`119~ 1`998
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 98005800
Rating in user reviews: 7.0/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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