BMW 3 series 2008 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 3 series 2008. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.8
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
61 litres
1050 km with real consumption
1050 km with real consumption
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.5 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 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
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 2012 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series 2012 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 2012 has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series 2012 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 2012 (by 115 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2012 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2008.