BMW 3 series 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2008 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2008 engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2005, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series 2005. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
| 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 2005 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 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 litres | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic 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`920 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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