BMW 3 series 2007 vs Peugeot 407 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Peugeot 407. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 24 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 400 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. The Peugeot 407 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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