BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2005

 
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 143 HP122 HP
Torque: 300 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 seconds11 seconds
BMW 3 series 2008 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series 2008 engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2005, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series 2005. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.75.6
Real fuel consumption: 5.8 l/100km6.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2005, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2008 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 2008 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2005.
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1290 km in combined cycle1080 km in combined cycle
1480 km on highway1380 km on highway
1050 km with real consumption960 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km390'000 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 2005 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 18 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1Used also on 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 2008 might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.52 m
Width: 1.82 m1.82 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 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.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data460 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Power steering: Electric power steeringHydraulic power steering
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9501`950
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 58004200
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • electric power steering
BMW 3 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
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