BMW 3 series 2018 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2018 engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2012, but torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series 2012. Despite less power, BMW 3 series 2018 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.4
Fuel tank capacity:
40 litres
57 litres
740 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
Ground clearance:
147 mm (5.8 inches)
140 mm (5.5 inches)
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, while the height of BMW 3 series 2018 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
375 litres
480 litres
BMW 3 series 2012 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series 2018 has 105 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2012. This could mean that the BMW 3 series 2018 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2018 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2012.
Gross weight (kg):
2`265
1`980
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
