BMW 3 series 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2003 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 2001 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2003, whereas torque is 25 NM less than BMW 3 series 2003. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 2001 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.37 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2001 and BMW 3 series 2003 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`860 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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