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 and BMW 3 series 2001 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 3 series 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
9.1
Real fuel consumption:
9.8 l/100km
9.9 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
910 km on highway
640 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
7 years
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.
