BMW 3 series 2005 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2005 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series 2008. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
1220 km on highway
1270 km on highway
850 km with real consumption
910 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
