BMW 3 series 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2004 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2004 engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2007, but torque is 130 NM more than BMW 3 series 2007. Despite less power, BMW 3 series 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series 2004 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2007, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2004 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 2004 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed 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 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.38 m | |
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BMW 3 series 2004 is smaller. BMW 3 series 2004 is 9 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2007, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 2004 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 210 litres | |
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BMW 3 series 2004 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series 2004 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2004 is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series 2007, which means BMW 3 series 2004 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 3 series 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 2004 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2007, so BMW 3 series 2007 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 9800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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