BMW 3 series 2012 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2012 engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2015, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 3 series 2015. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.3
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
8.9 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2015 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 2015, 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 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2015.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway
1270 km on highway
670 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2015 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.5 inches)
140 mm (5.5 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
7 years
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.
