BMW 3 series 2008 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2008 engine produces 89 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2006, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW 3 series 2006. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
8.2 l/100km
7.6 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2008 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
890 km in combined cycle
930 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
1120 km on highway
740 km with real consumption
800 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
5 years
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.
