BMW 3 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 90 NM more than BMW 3 series 2008. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.3
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.6 l/100km
7.2 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1130 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
1360 km on highway
1280 km on highway
780 km with real consumption
870 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 1 sērija
Used also on 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
BMW 3 series 2012 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
460 litres
BMW 3 series 2012 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Turning diameter:
11.3 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.
