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.
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.