BMW 3 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 61 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 2.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
6.3
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1110 km in combined cycle
960 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway
1170 km on highway
800 km with real consumption
830 km with real consumption
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.5 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
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.
