BMW 3 Series Coupe (1999 – 2003) vs Peugeot 406 (1999 – 2004): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 210 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 232 km/h. The Peugeot 406 uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,225 kg against 1,285 kg. At 4,600 mm, the Peugeot 406 is 109 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Coupe.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Coupe
1999 – 2003
|
Peugeot
406
1999 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 1999 – 2004 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 16 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 118 – 231 hp | 90 – 210 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 300 Nm | 147 – 314 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 12.2 s | 8.2 – 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 250 km/h | 180 – 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 10.1 L/100 km | 5.6 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,491 mm | 4,600 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,285 – 1,465 kg | 1,225 – 1,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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