BMW 3 series 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 41 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 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2008 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 2008, 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 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: 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) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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 2008 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 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 2012 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 | 1.42 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 higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 460 litres | |
| BMW 3 series 2012 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2008. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2012 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2008, which means BMW 3 series 2012 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 5800 | |
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