BMW 3 series 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2010

 
BMW 3 series
2006 - 2010
BMW 3 series
2010 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 272 HP218 HP
Torque: 315 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 seconds7.2 seconds
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 1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.08.1
Real fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100km8.7 l/100km
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 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 780 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway980 km on highway
620 km with real consumption720 km with real consumption

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.

Ground clearance: 143 mm (5.6 inches)143 mm (5.6 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km420'000 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 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērijaUsed 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`0502`010
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 760010 000
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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