BMW 3 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 160 NM more than BMW 3 series 2008. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.9
6.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1160 km in combined cycle
980 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway
1190 km on highway
800 km with real consumption
830 km with real consumption
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.5 inches)
144 mm (5.7 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
BMW 3 series 2012 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
460 litres
BMW 3 series 2012 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2012 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2008.