BMW 3 series 2005 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2005 engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series 2008. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
4.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
5.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2005 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
1270 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway
1450 km on highway
930 km with real consumption
1050 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 km
350'000 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 2005 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 1 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 2008 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2005 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
1385 litres
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11 meters
Power steering:
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
