Peugeot 407 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2006
| 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 | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 25 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 407 consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 350'000 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 607 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 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 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related 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 ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2006 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, but slightly lower. 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`965 | |
| 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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