BMW 3 series 2010 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2010 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2007, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series 2007. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
7.9
The BMW 3 series 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1060 km on highway
BMW 3 series 2010 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 2007 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
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4
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 2007 might be a better choice in this respect.
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
4.58 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.