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):
6.6
6.3
Real fuel consumption:
7.9 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
1000 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1280 km on highway
790 km with real consumption
770 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:
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.