BMW 3 series 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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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 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2010 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2006 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 690 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine | |||
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`965 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 11 400 | |
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