BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2007 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2007 engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2003, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series 2003. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.37 m | |
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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 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 300 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: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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