BMW 3 series 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2012
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 184 HP | 245 HP | |
Torque: | 290 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6 seconds | |
BMW 3 series 2012 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2015 engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2012, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 3 series 2012. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2015 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series 2015 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2015 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2012, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2015 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2015 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2012. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
1250 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
770 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 3 series 2015 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 300'000 km | |
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 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.63 m | 4.62 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2015 and BMW 3 series 2012 are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 495 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`105 | 2`050 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | below average | |
Average price (€): | 16 600 | 10 200 | |
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