BMW 3 series 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP177 HP
Torque: 380 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds8.2 seconds
BMW 3 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series 2008. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.15.4
Real fuel consumption: 6.0 l/100km6.0 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.
Fuel tank capacity: 57 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1390 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
1390 km on highway1320 km on highway
950 km with real consumption1010 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 at most times, 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 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.

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

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 330'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 17 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.53 m
Width: 1.81 m1.82 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series 2012 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series 2012 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres460 litres
BMW 3 series 2012 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2012 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2008, which means BMW 3 series 2012 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0502`045
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 12 8005800
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
BMW 3 sērija has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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