BMW 3 series 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2003

 
BMW 3 series
2006 - 2008
BMW 3 series
2003 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 197 HP204 HP
Torque: 400 NM410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 seconds7.4 seconds
BMW 3 series 2003 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 2006 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2003, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 3 series 2003. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.97.7
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km8.4 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2006 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003.
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 880 km in combined cycle810 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway1030 km on highway
800 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km480'000 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 2003 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 5 years3 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3
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.
BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 engine 

BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.52 m4.47 m
Width: 1.82 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series 2006 is larger.
BMW 3 series 2006 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2003, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres440 litres
BMW 3 series 2006 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2003.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2006 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2003, which means BMW 3 series 2006 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0552`055
Safety:
Quality:
low

low
Average price (€): 42002400
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
BMW 3 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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