BMW 3 series 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2015, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 3 series 2015. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2015 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2015, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2012 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2015. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 2015 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 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: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2012 and BMW 3 series 2015 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2012 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2015. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 23 200 | |
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