BMW 3 series 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2015

 
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
BMW 3 series
2015 - 2018
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 306 HP326 HP
Torque: 400 NM450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.3 seconds5 seconds
BMW 3 series 2015 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2015, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series 2015. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.2no data
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres60 litres
580 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

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.

BMW 3 sērija 2015: 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: 145 mm (5.7 inches)145 mm (5.7 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km330'000 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 2012 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 9 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 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 2015 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.63 m
Width: 1.81 m1.81 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2012 and BMW 3 series 2015 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres480 litres
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters11.7 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`1302`150
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 12 20023 400
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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