BMW 3 Series 1999 vs BMW 3 Series 2012
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BMW 3 Series
56/100
Relative score in this comparison
BMW 3 Series — most efficient, biggest boot
most powerful · BMW 3 Series
most efficient · BMW 3 Series
biggest boot · BMW 3 Series
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| Relative score in this comparison /100 | 44 | 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Power | 231 hp | 184 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s | 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Transmission | Automatic · 5 | Automatic · 8 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 km/L | 15.9 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,471 mm | 4,624 mm |
| Width | 1,739 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,429 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,810 mm |
| Boot capacity | 460 L | 480 L |
| Weight | 1,505 kg | 1,475 kg |
| Ground clearance | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 |
| NCAP rating | — | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 0 | 2
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| Features | ||
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | — | — |
FAQs about this comparison
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, BMW 3 Series 2012 costs roughly 2,931 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 4,236 SAR for BMW 3 Series 1999 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
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