BMW 3 series 1993 vs BMW 3 series 1998

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BMW 3 series
1993 - 2000
BMW 3 series
1998 - 2001
Body: HatchbackSedan
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series 1993 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 - 2.51.9 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 90 - 170 HP105 - 231 HP
Torque: 150 - 245 NM165 - 390 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.8 - 14 seconds6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.4 - 10.05.7 - 10.0
BMW 3 series 1993 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 1998. On average, BMW 3 series 1993 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1998.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.21 m4.47 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.39 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series 1993 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 1993 is 26 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1998, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1993 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 325 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1030 litresno data
BMW 3 series 1998 has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series 1993 has 115 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1998.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`676~ 1`936
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

low
Average price (€): 18002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
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