BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2001

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	BMW 3 series 2005 - 2008	BMW 3 series 2001 - 2005
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.6 - 3.0	1.8 - 3.0
Performance
Power:	122 - 306 HP	105 - 231 HP
Torque:	160 - 580 NM	165 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.5 - 11 seconds	6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.7 - 10.0	5.5 - 11.0
	BMW 3 series 2005 petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 2001. On average, BMW 3 series 2005 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less 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!

Dimensions
Length:	4.52 m	4.47 m
Width:	1.82 m	1.74 m
Height:	1.42 m	1.42 m
	BMW 3 series 2005 is larger. BMW 3 series 2005 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2001, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:	460 litres	440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1385 litres	no data
	BMW 3 series 2005 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Turning diameter:	11 meters	10 meters
	The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 2005 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 2001, which means BMW 3 series 2005 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):	~ 2`005	~ 1`964

Safety:
Quality:	average	below average
Average price (€):	4200	2400
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	7.9/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption higher safety fewer faults	BMW 3 sērija has better manoeuvrability lower price
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BMW 3 series 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2001

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions