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.
BMW 3 series 2001 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2001 engine produces 35 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2003, whereas torque is 65 NM more than BMW 3 series 2003. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
6.8
BMW 3 series 2001 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 2001 could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1140 km on highway
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 2003 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, 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 series 2001 might be a better choice in this respect.
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 2001 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series 2003, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series 2001 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1345 litres
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BMW 3 series 2001 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2003.
