BMW 3 series 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2012

 
BMW 3 series
2015 - 2018
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP245 HP
Torque: 290 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds6 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): 5.56.5
Real fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100km8.9 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2015 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 2015 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2015 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2012.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1090 km in combined cycle920 km in combined cycle
1330 km on highway1110 km on highway
750 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2015 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 320'000 km300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 11 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērijaInstalled 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.
BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.63 m4.62 m
Width: 1.81 m1.81 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2015 and BMW 3 series 2012 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 495 litres495 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1500 litres
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11.3 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`1152`070
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 15 40010 000
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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