BMW 3 series 1993 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 1993 engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW 3 series 1999, whereas torque is 3 NM more than BMW 3 series 1999. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 1993 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.9
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway
1060 km on highway
770 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 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
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3
Used only for this car
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 1993 might be a better choice in this respect.
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.