Peugeot 406 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 406 engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 406 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.6 | |
| Peugeot 406 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 406 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 406 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Peugeot 406 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 406 is 13 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 406 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 440 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 406 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Peugeot 406 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 406 is 1.5 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Peugeot 406 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
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