BMW 3 series 2006 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2006 engine produces 30 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2001, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
10.0 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2006 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
1140 km on highway
630 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
BMW 3 series 2006 is larger. BMW 3 series 2006 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 2006 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 2006 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2001, which means BMW 3 series 2006 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
