BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2007

 
BMW 3 series
2003 - 2007
BMW 3 series
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 143 HP170 HP
Torque: 200 NM200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.3 seconds9.8 seconds
BMW 3 series 2007 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 2003 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2007, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.47.3
Real fuel consumption: 9.6 l/100km9.0 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2003 could require 165 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2007.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 750 km in combined cycle860 km in combined cycle
650 km with real consumption700 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years6 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 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 2007 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.58 m
Width: 1.76 m1.78 m
Height: 1.37 m1.38 m
BMW 3 series 2003 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 2003 is 9 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2007, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 2003 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 260 litres210 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
300 litres350 litres
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series 2003 has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2007. The BMW 3 series 2007 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series 2007 (by 50 litres).
Turning diameter: 10 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 1`960no data
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 62009600
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 7.0/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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