BMW 3 series 2008 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2008 engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2005, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series 2005. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.8
8.9
Real fuel consumption:
10.7 l/100km
9.6 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2008 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
950 km on highway
580 km with real consumption
650 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2008 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2005, 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
1375 litres
1385 litres
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11 meters
Power steering:
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering.
