Peugeot 407 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 2 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 407 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2006: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 420'000 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 Peugeot 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 607 | Used also on BMW 5 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 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger. Peugeot 407 is 24 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 407 has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Peugeot 407 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 7400 | |
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