BMW 3 series 2010 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2007, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 3 series 2007. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
6.4
The BMW 3 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2010 could require 225 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
790 km in combined cycle
980 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
1260 km on highway
BMW 3 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
6 years
6 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.
