BMW 3 series 2008 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2008 engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2010, whereas torque is 250 NM more than BMW 3 series 2010. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
1100 km on highway
850 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
16 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6
Used also on BMW 5 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 2008 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.61 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.40 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2008 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2010, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
