BMW 3 series 2015 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2015, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series 2015. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.1
4.4
Real fuel consumption:
5.6 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2015, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 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 2015.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
57 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1390 km in combined cycle
1290 km in combined cycle
1580 km on highway
1460 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption
910 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 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:
1.42 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2012 and BMW 3 series 2015 are practically the same length.