BMW 3 series 2007 and BMW 3 series 2010 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
4.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 0.2 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
1270 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway
1480 km on highway
940 km with real consumption
930 km with real consumption
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
18 years
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.