BMW 3 series 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2001
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BMW 3 series
1999 - 2003
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BMW 318Ci | 118 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318Ci | 118 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318Ci | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318Ci | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320Ci | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320Ci | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 323Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 323Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325Ci | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325Ci | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 328Ci | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 328Ci | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 330Ci | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330Ci | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
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BMW 316i | 105 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 316i | 105 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318d | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 318d | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 318i | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318i | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320d | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 320d | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320d | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320i | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320i | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325i | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325i | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325xi | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 325xi | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330d | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 330d | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 330d | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 330d | 204 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 330i | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 330i | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330i | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330xd | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xd | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xd | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xd | 204 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xi | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xi | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xi | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Body:
Coupe Sedan
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) 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)
Performance
Power:
116 - 231 HP 105 - 231 HP
Torque:
175 - 300 NM 165 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.5 - 12 seconds 6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1 - 10.0 5.5 - 11.0
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 !
Dimensions
Length:
4.49 m 4.47 m
Width:
1.76 m 1.74 m
Height:
1.37 m 1.42 m
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.
Turning diameter:
10 meters 10 meters
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`878 ~ 1`964
Safety:
Quality:
below average
below average
Average price (€):
2600 2400
Rating in user reviews:
7.7 /10
7.9 /10
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
only petrol engines available lower fuel consumption
BMW 3 sērija has
available with 4x4 drive petrol and diesel engines available roomier boot fewer faults lower price
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