BMW 3 series 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| 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 2008) 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 | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series 2010 engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2008, but torque is 200 NM less than BMW 3 series 2008. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2010 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 2008 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 2008 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, 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 2008 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 2008 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 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 2008, 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 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 7200 | |
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