BMW 3 series 2005 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2008 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2005, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 3 series 2005. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
6.2
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
7.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2005, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
980 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
1220 km on highway
910 km with real consumption
850 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2008 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2005, 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
1385 litres
1385 litres
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11 meters
Power steering:
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering.
