BMW 3 series 1991 vs BMW 3 series 1998

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BMW 3 series
1991 - 1998
BMW 3 series
1998 - 2001
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series 1991 is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series 1998 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.81.9 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 90 - 193 HP105 - 231 HP
Torque: 141 - 280 NM165 - 390 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 15 seconds6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.5 - 10.05.7 - 10.0
BMW 3 series 1991 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 1998. On average, BMW 3 series 1991 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1998.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.43 m4.47 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.39 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series 1991 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 1991 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1998, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1991 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 435 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1200 litresno data
BMW 3 series 1991 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1998.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`755~ 1`936
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

low
Average price (€): 22002000
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • lower price
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