BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2005

 
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 218 HP218 HP
Torque: 250 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.7 seconds8.1 seconds
BMW 3 series 2008 and BMW 3 series 2005 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.99.9
Real fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100km10.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2005.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 790 km in combined cycle630 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway860 km on highway
640 km with real consumption610 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

BMW 3 sērija 2008: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering.

BMW 3 sērija 2005: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years7 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.52 m
Width: 1.82 m1.82 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 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 litres460 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`0802`080
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 58004600
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower price
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