BMW 3 series 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 3 series 2010) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series 2006) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2010 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2010 engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2006, but torque is 180 NM less than BMW 3 series 2006. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 2006 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 BMW 3 series 2006 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 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 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`945 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`465 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 480 kg | 405 kg | |
| BMW 3 series 2010 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than BMW 3 series 2006. Therefore, BMW 3 series 2010 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW 3 series 2010 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 2006 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2010, so BMW 3 series 2010 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 7200 | |
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