BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series 2003 and BMW 3 series 2001 have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series 2003 torque is 15 NM more than BMW 3 series 2001. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
| By specification BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2003 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series 2001 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X3 | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 2.0 engine: The BMW M47D20TU is a 2.0-liter diesel engine generally regarded as a durable unit capable of covering more than 400,000 km with proper maintenance. It uses a timing chain drive positioned at the front of the engine, which simplifies servicing compared with some later BMW diesels. The fuel system and overall ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2003 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2001, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series 2003 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1345 litres | no data | |
| BMW 3 series 2003 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 1`895 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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