BMW 3 series 2005 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2008 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2005, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 3 series 2005. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2005, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1120 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
1380 km on highway
1150 km on highway
960 km with real consumption
830 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series 2005 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
17 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
Used also on 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. BMW 3 series 2008 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 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
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.
