Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series 1999 is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series 2001 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.8 - 3.0 (petrol)
1.8 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 3 series 2001 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.
BMW 3 series 1999 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than 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!
BMW 3 series 1999 is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series 1999 is 2 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2001, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series 1999 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
410 litres
440 litres
BMW 3 series 2001 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series 1999 has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001. This could mean that the BMW 3 series 1999 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
