BMW 3 series 2010 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2010 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2007, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series 2007. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.7
4.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.1 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2007, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2010 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 2010 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1290 km in combined cycle
1310 km in combined cycle
1520 km on highway
1530 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption
1050 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
17 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.61 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.40 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2010 is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2007, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.