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):
6.9
7.7
Real fuel consumption:
7.6 l/100km
8.4 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 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
810 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway
1030 km on highway
800 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2006 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 2003, 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 2003.
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 2003, which means BMW 3 series 2006 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
