BMW 3 series 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2018 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2018 engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2012, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series 2012. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2018 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2018 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series 2018 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2012, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2018 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2018 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2018: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. BMW 3 sērija 2012: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 2012 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW Z4 | Installed 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 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2018 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2012, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2018 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2012. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 2`075 | |
| 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 (€): | 36 600 | 12 800 | |
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