BMW 3 series 1983 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 1991. On average, BMW 3 series 1983 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1991. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance:
125 - 140 mm (4.9 - 5.5 inches)
110 - 145 mm (4.3 - 5.7 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 1983 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.32 m
4.43 m
Width:
1.64 m
1.70 m
Height:
1.38 m
1.39 m
BMW 3 series 1983 is smaller. BMW 3 series 1983 is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1991, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
425 litres
1200 litres
BMW 3 series 1983 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1991. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series 1991 (by 775 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 1983 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 1991, which means BMW 3 series 1983 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
