BMW 3 series 2005 vs Toyota Camry 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 51 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.5 | |
| BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Camry gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | 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. | |||
| 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 2005 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2005 2.5 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 | 1.48 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 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 535 litres | |
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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`950 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5800 | |
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