BMW 3 series 2015 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2015 engine produces 74 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2012, whereas torque is 140 NM more than BMW 3 series 2012. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2015 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.4
4.4
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
57 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1290 km in combined cycle
1290 km in combined cycle
1460 km on highway
1290 km on highway
910 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
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:
10 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija
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. BMW 3 series 2012 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
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2015 and BMW 3 series 2012 are practically the same length.
