BMW 3 series 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2006

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

Performance

Power: 306 HP272 HP
Torque: 400 NM315 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.4 seconds6.7 seconds
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 1.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.18.0
Real fuel consumption: 10.4 l/100km10.8 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2010 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2006.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle780 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway1010 km on highway
600 km with real consumption580 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: 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.

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: 9 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6Installed 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 m4.58 m
Width: 1.78 m1.78 m
Height: 1.38 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 , while the height of BMW 3 series 2010 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 440 litres440 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`1002`065
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 10 0007600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ground clearance
  • lower price
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