BMW 3 series 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2003

 
BMW 3 series
2007 - 2010
BMW 3 series
2003 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol

Performance

Power: 218 HP192 HP
Torque: 270 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.1 seconds9.1 seconds
BMW 3 series 2007 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series 2007 engine produces 26 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2003, whereas torque is 25 NM more than BMW 3 series 2003. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.89.9
Real fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100km10.5 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2007 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 800 km in combined cycle630 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway820 km on highway
630 km with real consumption600 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

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
350 litres300 litres
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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series 2007 (by 50 litres).
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`1152`020
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
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
BMW 3 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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