BMW 3 series 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2001
Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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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: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 231 HP | 231 HP | |
Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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): | 10.0 | 9.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
By specification BMW 3 series 2003 consumes 0.4 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 60 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: | 630 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
780 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
640 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
BMW 3 sērija 2001: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions. BMW 3 sērija 2001: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions. | |||
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. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`020 | |
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Quality: | below average | below average | |
Average price (€): | 2400 | 2400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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