BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series 2007 and BMW 3 series 2001 have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series 2007 torque is 10 NM less than BMW 3 series 2001. BMW 3 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.4 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 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 810 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: | 4.52 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series 2007 is larger. BMW 3 series 2007 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2001, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 440 litres | |
| BMW 3 series 2007 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2007 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2001, which means BMW 3 series 2007 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| BMW 3 series 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 2001 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2007, so BMW 3 series 2007 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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