BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2008 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2008 engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2006, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 3 series 2006. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2006 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2008 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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