BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2006

	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012	BMW 3 series 2006 - 2008
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	3.0 Diesel	3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	286 HP	197 HP
Torque:	580 NM	400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.2 seconds	7.6 seconds
	BMW 3 series 2008 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2008 engine produces 89 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2006, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW 3 series 2006. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	6.7	6.9
Real fuel consumption:	8.2 l/100km	7.6 l/100km
	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 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006.
Fuel tank capacity:	61 litres	61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	910 km in combined cycle	880 km in combined cycle
	1150 km on highway	1150 km on highway
	740 km with real consumption	800 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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:	5 years	5 years
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
Gross weight (kg):	2`100	2`055

Safety:	no data
Quality:	above average	above average
Average price (€):	6000	4400
Rating in user reviews:	7.3/10	7.7/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has more power more dynamic	BMW 3 sērija has lower price
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BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2006

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions