BMW 3 series 2007 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2007 engine produces 62 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2010, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series 2010. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.9
The BMW 3 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1060 km on highway
BMW 3 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 2007 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 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.
