BMW 3 series 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2012

 
BMW 3 series
2015 - 2018
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 258 HP313 HP
Torque: 560 NM630 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.3 seconds4.8 seconds
BMW 3 series 2012 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 2015 engine produces 55 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2012, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 3 series 2012. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2015 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data5.4
Fuel tank capacity: 57 litres57 litres
800 km with real consumption730 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

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.

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.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km350'000 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: 16 years16 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
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: 4.63 m4.62 m
Width: 1.81 m1.81 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2015 and BMW 3 series 2012 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 480 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2015 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2012.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1652`180
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 23 20012 800
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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