BMW 2 series 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 45 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 63 litres | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2015 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger. BMW 2 series is 17 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.9 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`850 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 2400 | |
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