BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2003 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2003 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2007, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series 2007. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series 2007 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 2003 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | 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 2003 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 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 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series 2003 has more luggage capacity. 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2003 is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series 2007, which means BMW 3 series 2003 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 9800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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