BMW 3 series 2005 and BMW 3 series 2008 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 3 series 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2005 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2005 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway
1120 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
7 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2005 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
