BMW 3 series 2006 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2006 engine produces 54 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2010, whereas torque is 45 NM more than BMW 3 series 2010. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.2
7.2
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
1100 km on highway
690 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
Ground clearance:
143 mm (5.6 inches)
143 mm (5.6 inches)
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 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija
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 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.
