BMW 3 series 2010 and BMW 3 series 2007 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
5.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1270 km in combined cycle
1140 km in combined cycle
1480 km on highway
1400 km on highway
930 km with real consumption
940 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
18 years
18 years
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.