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 2003 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2003 engine produces 35 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 65 NM more than BMW 3 series 2001. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.6
Real fuel consumption:
6.4 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1400 km on highway
980 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
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 2003 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 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
BMW 3 series 2003 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001.
