BMW 3 series 2015 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 47 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2015, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 3 series 2015. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.5
4.4
Real fuel consumption:
6.2 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2015, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2012 could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
57 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1260 km in combined cycle
1290 km in combined cycle
1460 km on highway
1460 km on highway
910 km with real consumption
910 km with real consumption
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 5 sērija, 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 2015 are practically the same length.
