BMW 8 series 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 680 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 89 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.0 | |
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The BMW 8 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the BMW 8 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| BMW 8 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed 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. BMW 8 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 8 series is larger, but lower. BMW 8 series is 33 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 8 series has 110 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the BMW 8 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means BMW 8 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`485 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 79 600 | 4200 | |
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