BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2010

 
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2007
BMW 3 series
2010 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 163 HP184 HP
Torque: 340 NM380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds8.2 seconds
BMW 3 series 2010 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 2005 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2010, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 3 series 2010. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.95.3
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km6.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2005 could require 90 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010.
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1030 km in combined cycle1150 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway1320 km on highway
930 km with real consumption1000 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2010 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

BMW 3 sērija 2008: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series 2005 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 9 years18 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 1 sērijaInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
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 2010 might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.52 m4.53 m
Width: 1.82 m1.82 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2005 is 1 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: 460 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1385 litres1385 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2005 is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series 2010, which means BMW 3 series 2005 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Power steering: Hydraulic power steeringElectric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0452`130
Safety: no data
Quality:BMW 3 series 2010 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 2005 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2010, so BMW 3 series 2010 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 42005800
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • electric power steering
  • fewer faults
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