BMW 3 series 1994 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
BMW 3 series
1994 - 1998
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.7 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 90 HP115 HP
Torque: 190 NM265 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14 seconds11 seconds
BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 1994 engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 75 NM less than BMW 3 series 2001. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1994 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.55.6
Real fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100km6.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 1994 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 1994 could require 135 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1994 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1000 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway1400 km on highway
980 km with real consumption1030 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km480'000 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 2001 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 6 years9 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on BMW 5 sērija
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 2001 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 1994 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 1994 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2001, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1994 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 435 litres440 litres
BMW 3 series 1994 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`7401`895
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
BMW 3 series 2001 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 1994 has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2001, so BMW 3 series 2001 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 22002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons:
    BMW 3 sērija has
    • more power
    • more dynamic
    • lower fuel consumption
    • more full fuel tank mileage
    • longer expected engine lifespan
    • higher safety
    • fewer faults
    • higher ratings in user reviews
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