BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2007
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 218 HP218 HP
Torque: 250 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds7.3 seconds
BMW 3 series 2005 and BMW 3 series 2008 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 3 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.27.2
Real fuel consumption: 10.3 l/100km9.2 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 680 km in combined cycle870 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway1100 km on highway
610 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years7 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.52 m4.53 m
Width: 1.82 m1.82 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 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 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1385 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`0402`060
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 40005800
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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