BMW 3 series 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2015

 
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
BMW 3 series
2015 - 2018
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP190 HP
Torque: 380 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.4 seconds7.3 seconds
BMW 3 series 2015 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2015, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series 2015. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data4.7
Fuel tank capacity: 57 litres57 litres
900 km with real consumption910 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: 330'000 km330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 18 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 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.
BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine 

BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine 

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`0602`110
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 11 60023 200
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower price
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