BMW 3 series 2006 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2006 engine produces 75 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series 2001. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
9.6
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway
900 km on highway
550 km with real consumption
610 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
460'000 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 2001 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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.
