BMW 3 series 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2006

 
BMW 3 series
2010 - 2013
BMW 3 series
2006 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 218 HP272 HP
Torque: 270 NM315 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.2 seconds6.2 seconds
BMW 3 series 2006 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 2010 engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2006, whereas torque is 45 NM less than BMW 3 series 2006. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.18.0
Real fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100km10.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2010 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2010 could require 15 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle780 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway1010 km on highway
720 km with real consumption620 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

BMW 3 sērija 2010: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering.

BMW 3 sērija 2006: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering.

Ground clearance: 143 mm (5.6 inches)143 mm (5.6 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km350'000 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 BMW 3 series 2010 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 6 years7 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 5 sērijaInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija
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 2006 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.61 m4.58 m
Width: 1.78 m1.78 m
Height: 1.40 m1.40 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2010 is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 440 litres440 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`0102`050
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 10 0007600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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