BMW 3 series 1985 vs BMW 3 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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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 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 1995 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series 1985 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 1985 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1995. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: Viscous coupling locking central differential with 37% front / 63% rear torque split. The viscous coupling is integrated into the planetary central differential. It locks the differential in the event of wheel slip and transfers up to 90% of the torque to the axle with traction. The viscous locking rear differential distributes torque between the rear wheels. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 420'000 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 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | 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 1985 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 3 series 1985 is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 3 series 1985 is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1995, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1985 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series 1995 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series 1985 has 31 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1995. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 1985 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 1995, which means BMW 3 series 1985 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2600 | |
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