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 3.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.5
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
57 litres
910 km with real consumption
860 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:
18 years
11 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.
BMW 3 sērija 2012 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 2012 2.0 engine
BMW 3 sērija 2016 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2016 2.0 engine
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`980
2`065
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
