BMW 3 series 2006 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2006 engine produces 88 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2010, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW 3 series 2010. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.1
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
10.7 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2006 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2006 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway
1100 km on highway
580 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2010 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
10 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X6, 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 2006 might be a better choice in this respect.
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:
1.38 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 , while the height of BMW 3 series 2006 is 2 cm lower.
