BMW 3 series 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2010 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2010 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2006, whereas torque is 85 NM more than BMW 3 series 2006. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 2006 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series 2006 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from fourteen 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2006 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed 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 2010 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 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 , while the height of BMW 3 series 2010 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 7600 | |
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