BMW 3 series 2016 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2016 engine produces 108 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2012, whereas torque is 190 NM more than BMW 3 series 2012. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2016 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
57 litres
870 km with real consumption
1050 km with real consumption
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.5 inches)
140 mm (5.5 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija
Installed 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. BMW 3 series 2012 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 2016 and BMW 3 series 2012 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
480 litres
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.3 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`055
1`970
Safety:
no data
Quality:
BMW 3 series 2016 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 2012 has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2016, so BMW 3 series 2016 quality is probably significantly better
