BMW 3 series 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2012

 
BMW 3 series
2015 - 2018
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP245 HP
Torque: 270 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 seconds5.8 seconds
BMW 3 series 2012 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 2015 engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2012, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 3 series 2012. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2015 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.86.7
Real fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100km8.9 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2015 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 2015 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2012, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2015 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2015 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2012.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1030 km in combined cycle890 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway1090 km on highway
750 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2015 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

BMW 3 sērija 2015: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering.

BMW 3 sērija 2012: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering.

Ground clearance: 145 mm (5.7 inches)145 mm (5.7 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 300'000 km300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years7 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.63 m4.62 m
Width: 1.81 m1.81 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2015 and BMW 3 series 2012 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres480 litres
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2015 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series 2012.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1052`075
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 23 20012 600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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