BMW 3 series 2012 petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 2008. On average, BMW 3 series 2012 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 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:
125 - 145 mm (4.9 - 5.7 inches)
140 - 144 mm (5.5 - 5.7 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
1.42 m
BMW 3 series 2012 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
460 litres
BMW 3 series 2012 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2012 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2008, which means BMW 3 series 2012 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
