BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series 2007 and BMW 3 series 2010 have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series 2007 torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series 2010. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2006: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. BMW 3 sērija 2010: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series 2010 engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 | Used also on BMW 5 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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 10 000 | |
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