BMW 3 series 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2008
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 245 HP | 143 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 190 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
BMW 3 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 102 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2008, whereas torque is 160 NM more than BMW 3 series 2008. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2012 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2012 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2008. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
1150 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
680 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series 2008 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 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 | 4.53 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.43 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`980 | 1`880 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | above average | |
Average price (€): | 12 800 | 5800 | |
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