BMW 3 series 2010 vs Chevrolet Camaro 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 312 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 377 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 156 HP less power than Chevrolet Camaro, whereas torque is 177 NM less than Chevrolet Camaro. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 11.1 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Camaro, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 Chevrolet Camaro engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Used also on Chevrolet Equinox | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.38 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 3 series is 22 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Camaro, 14 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 320 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 120 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Camaro. The Chevrolet Camaro may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 16 400 | |
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