BMW 3 series 1988 engine produces 1 HP less power than BMW 3 series 1991, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, BMW 3 series 1988 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
9.2 l/100km
10.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 1988 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series 1988 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1991, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 1988 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 1988 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1991.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
790 km on highway
1030 km on highway
590 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 1991 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
380'000 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:
4.32 m
4.43 m
Width:
1.64 m
1.70 m
Height:
1.38 m
1.39 m
BMW 3 series 1988 is smaller. BMW 3 series 1988 is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1991, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1988 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
425 litres
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BMW 3 series 1988 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1991.
