BMW 3 series 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2013 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2013 engine produces 20 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 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2013 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2013 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1580 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 127 mm (5 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 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. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series 2008 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from fourteen 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 6 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: | 4.62 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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 5800 | |
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