BMW 3 series 2008 and BMW 3 series 2005 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.2
8.6
Real fuel consumption:
8.4 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2005.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
980 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
350'000 km
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:
4.53 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.
