BMW 3 series 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 326 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series 2015 engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2012, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series 2012. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2015 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series 2015 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2015 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 2012 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X4 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`165 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 12 800 | |
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