BMW 3 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 3 series 2008. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.4
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
63 litres
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
320'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 1 sērija
Used also on BMW 1 sērija
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 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.
