BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2003

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

Performance

Power: 156 HP143 HP
Torque: 200 NM200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 seconds11.3 seconds
BMW 3 series 2007 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series 2007 engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2003, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.28.4
BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 760 km in combined cycle750 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway950 km on highway

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km380'000 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: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērijaUsed only for this car
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: 4.58 m4.49 m
Width: 1.78 m1.76 m
Height: 1.38 m1.37 m
BMW 3 series 2007 is larger.
BMW 3 series 2007 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2003, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series 2007 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 210 litres260 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data300 litres
BMW 3 series 2003 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series 2007 has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2003. This could mean that the BMW 3 series 2007 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2007 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2003, which means BMW 3 series 2007 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0551`960
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 98005800
Rating in user reviews: 7.0/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
BMW 3 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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