BMW 3 series 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 382 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series 2018 engine produces 76 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2012, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series 2012. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series 2018 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2018 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 2012 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X4 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2018 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2012, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW 3 series 2012 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | BMW 3 series 2018 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 2018, so BMW 3 series 2018 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 31 400 | 11 600 | |
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