BMW 3 series 2016 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 81 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2016, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 3 series 2016. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
57 litres
980 km with real consumption
870 km with real consumption
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.5 inches)
140 mm (5.5 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
17 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 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 2012 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2012 and BMW 3 series 2016 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
480 litres
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.3 meters
Gross weight (kg):
1`970
2`055
Safety:
no data
Quality:
BMW 3 series 2016 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 2012 has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2016, so BMW 3 series 2016 quality is probably significantly better
