BMW 2 series 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2001

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BMW 2 series
2013 - 2017
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Body: CoupeHatchback
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
BMW 2 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.5 - 3.01.8 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 136 - 340 HP115 - 192 HP
Torque: 220 - 500 NM175 - 330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.4 - 8.9 seconds7.1 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.4 - 8.15.5 - 9.5
BMW 2 series petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, BMW 2 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.44 m4.26 m
Width: 1.77 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.41 m
BMW 2 series is larger.
BMW 2 series is 18 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 390 litres310 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1100 litres
BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 2 series has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 1.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`923~ 1`874
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 15 6002400
Pros and Cons: BMW 2 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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