BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2008

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	BMW 3 series 2005 - 2008	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	2.0 - 3.0	1.6 - 3.0
Performance
Power:	122 - 306 HP	122 - 306 HP
Torque:	180 - 580 NM	160 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.6 - 11 seconds	5.6 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.8 - 11.0	4.8 - 9.8
	BMW 3 series 2005 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 2008. On average, BMW 3 series 2005 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions
Length:	4.52 m	4.53 m
Width:	1.82 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.44 m	1.44 m
	Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2005 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:	460 litres	460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1385 litres	1385 litres
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11.8 meters
	The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2005 is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series 2008, which means BMW 3 series 2005 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):	~ 2`103	~ 2`116

Safety:		no data
Quality:	average	above average
Average price (€):	4000	5800
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	7.3/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has better manoeuvrability lower price	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption fewer faults
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BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2008

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions