BMW 3 series 2006 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2008 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2006, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series 2006. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
7.6
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
1230 km on highway
1060 km on highway
870 km with real consumption
770 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
420'000 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 2006 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 1 sērija
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4
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 2006 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2008 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.