BMW 3 series 2008 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2005 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series 2008. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
7.4
Real fuel consumption:
10.5 l/100km
10.6 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
1080 km on highway
600 km with real consumption
590 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija
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 2005 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.
