BMW 3 series 2008 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2008 engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2005, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series 2005. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.8
9.3
Real fuel consumption:
10.9 l/100km
10.5 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2008 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2005.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija
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 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2005 3.0 engine
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.
