BMW 3 series 2013 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2013 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 3 series 2008. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
7.3
Real fuel consumption:
10.0 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2013 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2013 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2013 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
1100 km on highway
600 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.5 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series 2013 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series 2013 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.44 m
BMW 3 series 2013 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series 2013 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
495 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
1385 litres
BMW 3 series 2013 has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series 2013 has 35 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series 2013 (by 115 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2013 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2008.
