BMW 3 series 2007 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 19 HP less power than Volkswagen EOS, but torque is 170 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 9.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen EOS) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 106 mm (4.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 17 cm longer than the Volkswagen EOS, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 380 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen EOS (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 5600 | |
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