BMW 3 series 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 3 series 2008. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 2008 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series 2008 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 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 X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series 2012 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 460 litres | |
| BMW 3 series 2012 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2008. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2012 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2008. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 5800 | |
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