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 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.8
9.3
Real fuel consumption:
10.9 l/100km
10.5 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.4 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
670 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway
900 km on highway
570 km with real consumption
600 km with real consumption
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.
