BMW 3 series 1993 engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 3 series 1999, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series 1999.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
9.0
Real fuel consumption:
9.3 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 1993 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 1993 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1999, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 1993 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
940 km on highway
690 km with real consumption
670 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 1993 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
480'000 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 1999 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
9 years
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.43 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.42 m
BMW 3 series 1993 is smaller. BMW 3 series 1993 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1999, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1993 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
440 litres
BMW 3 series 1993 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1999.
