BMW 3 series 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2012

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	BMW 3 series 2015 - 2018	BMW 3 series 2012 - 2015
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.5 - 3.0	1.6 - 3.0
Performance
Power:	116 - 326 HP	116 - 313 HP
Torque:	220 - 630 NM	220 - 630 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	4.8 - 10.7 seconds	4.8 - 11.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.4 - 7.3	4.1 - 8.2
	BMW 3 series 2015 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 2012. On average, BMW 3 series 2015 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2012. 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)	125 - 145 mm (4.9 - 5.7 inches)
Dimensions
Length:	4.63 m	4.62 m
Width:	1.81 m	1.81 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.43 m
	Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2015 and BMW 3 series 2012 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	480 litres	480 litres
Turning diameter:	11.7 meters	11.7 meters
Gross weight (kg):	~ 2`064	~ 2`024

Safety:	no data
Quality:	below average	average
Average price (€):	23 200	12 600
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption	BMW 3 sērija has fewer faults lower price
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