BMW 3 series 1986 vs BMW 3 series 1993

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BMW 3 series
1986 - 1993
BMW 3 series
1993 - 1999
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.8 - 2.51.8 - 2.8

Performance

Power: 113 - 170 HP115 - 193 HP
Torque: 162 - 226 NM168 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 - 13 seconds7.7 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.8 - 9.98.1 - 11.0
BMW 3 series 1986 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series 1993.
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Ground clearance: 125 mm (4.9 inches)110 - 145 mm (4.3 - 5.7 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 1986 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m4.43 m
Width: 1.64 m1.71 m
Height: 1.37 m1.35 m
BMW 3 series 1986 is smaller, but slightly higher.
BMW 3 series 1986 is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1993, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1986 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 312 litres230 litres
BMW 3 series 1986 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series 1986 has 82 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1993. The BMW 3 series 1993 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`676~ 1`820
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

low
Average price (€): 11 2007400
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower price
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