BMW 3 series 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2015, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series 2015. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2015, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2015. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 127 mm (5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 2015 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series 2015 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 2015 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2015 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 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: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 23 200 | |
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