BMW 3 series 2018 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 2012. On average, BMW 3 series 2018 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2012. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance:
130 - 147 mm (5.1 - 5.8 inches)
125 - 145 mm (4.9 - 5.7 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.71 m
4.62 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2018 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2012, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series 2018 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
480 litres
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Turning diameter:
12 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2018 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2012.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 2`159
~ 2`024
Safety:
The BMW 3 series 2012 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
