BMW 3 series 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
BMW 3 series
2013 - 2015
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 306 HP272 HP
Torque: 400 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.1 seconds6.6 seconds
BMW 3 series 2013 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series 2013 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 3 series 2008. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.98.1
Real fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100km10.6 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 2013 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2013 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 750 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway1000 km on highway
610 km with real consumption590 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

BMW 3 sērija 2012: 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 higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering.

BMW 3 sērija 2008: 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.

Ground clearance: 145 mm (5.7 inches)140 mm (5.5 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km350'000 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 BMW 3 series 2013 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 9 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6Installed 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 2013 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.53 m
Width: 1.81 m1.82 m
Height: 1.43 m1.44 m
BMW 3 series 2013 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series 2013 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 495 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1500 litres1385 litres
BMW 3 series 2013 has more luggage capacity.
BMW 3 series 2013 has 35 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series 2013 (by 115 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2013 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2008.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2052`200
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 10 4005800
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower price
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