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.
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.
