BMW 3 series 1985 vs BMW 3 series 1995

 
BMW 3 series
1985 - 1987
BMW 3 series
1995 - 1998
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 170 HP170 HP
Torque: 226 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds9 seconds
BMW 3 series 1995 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 1985 and BMW 3 series 1995 have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series 1985 torque is 19 NM less than BMW 3 series 1995. BMW 3 series 1985 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.810.0
Real fuel consumption: 10.8 l/100km9.7 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 1985 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1995, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 1985 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 1985 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1995.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 620 km in combined cycle650 km in combined cycle
750 km on highway890 km on highway
500 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 470'000 km420'000 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 1985 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 15 years7 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 5 sērijaUsed 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 1985 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The BMW 3 series 1995 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m4.43 m
Width: 1.64 m1.70 m
Height: 1.38 m1.39 m
BMW 3 series 1985 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 1985 is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1995, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1985 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 425 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
425 litresno data
BMW 3 series 1985 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1995.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`6251`805
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
low
Average price (€): 44002600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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