BMW 3 series 2007 vs Toyota Camry 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 10 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 126 NM more than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 9.9 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 675 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine Toyota Camry 2006 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 30 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 535 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1385 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Camry has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 75 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5800 | |
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