BMW 3 series 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2012

 
BMW 3 series
2016 - 2018
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 224 HP184 HP
Torque: 450 NM380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 seconds7.4 seconds
BMW 3 series 2016 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series 2016 engine produces 40 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2012, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 3 series 2012. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2016 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no datano data
Fuel tank capacity: 57 litres57 litres
860 km with real consumption900 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)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.

Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 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: 11 years18 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērijaInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
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 2016 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2016 2.0 engine 

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 

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 2016 and BMW 3 series 2012 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres480 litres
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2016 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series 2012.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0652`060
Safety: no data
Quality:BMW 3 series 2016 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 2012 has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2016, so BMW 3 series 2016 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 23 20011 600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • has 4x4 drive
  • lower price
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