BMW 3 series 2015 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2015 engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2012, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series 2012. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2015 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
7.9
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
60 litres
630 km with real consumption
580 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
420'000 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 2012 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
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 2015 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.62 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2015 and BMW 3 series 2012 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
480 litres
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2015 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2012.
