BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2005

 
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 245 HP231 HP
Torque: 520 NM500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 seconds6.6 seconds
BMW 3 series 2008 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series 2008 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2005, whereas torque is 20 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): 6.57.2
Real fuel consumption: 7.1 l/100km7.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 930 km in combined cycle840 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway1050 km on highway
850 km with real consumption850 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: 420'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 16 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
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 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
Power steering: Electric power steeringHydraulic 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.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1552`155
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 power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • electric power steering
BMW 3 sērija has
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
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