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 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
7.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.6 l/100km
9.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2008 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2010.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
1170 km on highway
1060 km on highway
800 km with real consumption
690 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:
17 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.
BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine
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.
