BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2005

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	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012	BMW 3 series 2005 - 2008
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.6 - 3.0	1.6 - 3.0
Performance
Power:	122 - 306 HP	122 - 306 HP
Torque:	160 - 580 NM	160 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.5 - 11.9 seconds	5.5 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.7 - 9.7	4.7 - 10.0
	BMW 3 series 2008 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 2005. On average, BMW 3 series 2008 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2005. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

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
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	no data	1385 litres
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11 meters
Gross weight (kg):	~ 2`023	~ 2`005

Safety:	no data
Quality:	above average	average
Average price (€):	5800	4200
Rating in user reviews:	7.3/10	7.7/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption fewer faults	BMW 3 sērija has lower price
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