BMW 3 series 1998 vs BMW 3 series 2001

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	BMW 3 series 1998 - 2001	BMW 3 series 2001 - 2005
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.9 - 3.0	1.8 - 3.0
Performance
Power:	105 - 231 HP	105 - 231 HP
Torque:	165 - 390 NM	165 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.5 - 14 seconds	6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.7 - 10.0	5.5 - 11.0
	BMW 3 series 1998 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 2001. On average, BMW 3 series 1998 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001. 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:	4.47 m	4.47 m
Width:	1.74 m	1.74 m
Height:	1.42 m	1.42 m
	Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 1998 and BMW 3 series 2001 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	440 litres	440 litres
Turning diameter:	10 meters	10 meters
Gross weight (kg):	~ 1`936	~ 1`964

Safety:	no data
Quality:	low	below average
Average price (€):	2200	3400
Rating in user reviews:	7.5/10	7.9/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has lower price	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption fewer faults
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