BMW 3 series 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2012

 
BMW 3 series
2018 -
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 258 HP184 HP
Torque: 400 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.8 seconds7.6 seconds
BMW 3 series 2018 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series 2018 engine produces 74 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2012, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW 3 series 2012. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2018 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.1no data
Fuel tank capacity: 59 litres60 litres
710 km with real consumption730 km with real consumption
Ground clearance: 136 mm (5.4 inches)140 mm (5.5 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 320'000 km300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 10 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW Z4Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.71 m4.62 m
Width: 1.83 m1.81 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2018 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2012, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series 2018 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres480 litres
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2018 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2012.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0601`975
Safety:
The BMW 3 series 2012 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:BMW 3 series 2018 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 2012 has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2018, so BMW 3 series 2018 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 36 40012 800
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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