BMW 3 series 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2012

 
BMW 3 series
2018 -
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 156 HP245 HP
Torque: 250 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds5.8 seconds
BMW 3 series 2012 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 2018 engine produces 89 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2012, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 3 series 2012. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2018 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data6.7
Fuel tank capacity: 59 litres60 litres
790 km with real consumption670 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: 136 mm (5.4 inches)145 mm (5.7 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 320'000 km300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 11 years7 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 8 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 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.71 m4.62 m
Width: 1.83 m1.81 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 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: 480 litres480 litres
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2018 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series 2012.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0502`075
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 40011 600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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