BMW 3 series 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2010

 
BMW 3 series
2006 - 2008
BMW 3 series
2010 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 231 HP218 HP
Torque: 500 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 seconds7.2 seconds
BMW 3 series 2006 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series 2006 engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2010, whereas torque is 230 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): 6.88.1
Real fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100km8.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 920 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway980 km on highway
840 km with real consumption720 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

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: 420'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 12 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6Used 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 m4.61 m
Width: 1.78 m1.78 m
Height: 1.40 m1.40 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 litres440 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`1052`010
Safety: no datano data
Quality:BMW 3 series 2010 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 2006 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2010, so BMW 3 series 2010 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 760010 000
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • fewer faults
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