BMW 3 series 2012 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 2008. On average, BMW 3 series 2012 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance:
127 - 145 mm (5 - 5.7 inches)
140 - 141 mm (5.5 - 5.6 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 2008 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.44 m
BMW 3 series 2012 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series 2012 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
495 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
1385 litres
BMW 3 series 2012 has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series 2012 has 35 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series 2012 (by 115 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2012 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series 2008.
