BMW 3 series 2010 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2007 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2010, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series 2010. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
5.3
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
6.4 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2007 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1140 km in combined cycle
1150 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway
1380 km on highway
940 km with real consumption
950 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
17 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.61 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.40 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2007 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2010, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
