BMW 3 series 2006 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2006 engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2010, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series 2010. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
6.8
Real fuel consumption:
10.5 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 2.2 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 2006 could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway
1180 km on highway
600 km with real consumption
740 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2010 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance:
143 mm (5.6 inches)
143 mm (5.6 inches)
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:
7 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija
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 2006 might be a better choice in this respect.
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 2006 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.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
440 litres
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11 meters
Gross weight (kg):
1`930
1`840
Safety:
no data
no data
Quality:
BMW 3 series 2010 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 2006 has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2010, so BMW 3 series 2010 quality is probably significantly better
