BMW 3 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 102 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 160 NM more than BMW 3 series 2008. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
6.5
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
920 km in combined cycle
960 km in combined cycle
1110 km on highway
1180 km on highway
670 km with real consumption
710 km with real consumption
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.5 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series 2008 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
7 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 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 series 2012 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.44 m
BMW 3 series 2012 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series 2012 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
495 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
1385 litres
BMW 3 series 2012 has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series 2012 has 35 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series 2012 (by 115 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2012 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2008.
