BMW 3 series 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2012 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2015 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2012, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series 2012. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2015 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2015 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series 2015 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2015 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2015 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 127 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 2015 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 2015 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 2015 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | Used also on 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 2015 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2015 and BMW 3 series 2012 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 12 800 | |
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