BMW 3 series 1993 vs BMW 3 series 2002

 
BMW 3 series
1993 - 1998
BMW 3 series
2002 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 115 HP116 HP
Torque: 168 NM175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 seconds12 seconds
BMW 3 series 1993 engine produces 1 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2002, whereas torque is 7 NM less than BMW 3 series 2002.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.68.0
Real fuel consumption: 9.6 l/100km8.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2002 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 1993 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2002, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 1993 could require 90 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1993 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2002.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 750 km in combined cycle780 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway980 km on highway
670 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km350'000 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 1993 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 9 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3Used 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 m4.47 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.39 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series 1993 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 1993 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2002, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1993 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 435 litres440 litres
BMW 3 series 1993 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2002.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`7351`820
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
BMW 3 series 2002 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 1993 has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2002, so BMW 3 series 2002 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 24002400
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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