BMW 3 series 1991 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
BMW 3 series
1991 - 1998
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 150 HP143 HP
Torque: 190 NM200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds10 seconds
BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 1991 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2001, but torque is 10 NM less than BMW 3 series 2001. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series 1991 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.08.1
Real fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100km9.2 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 1991 consumes 1.9 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 1991 could require 285 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1991 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: 650 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway1000 km on highway
670 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 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 1991 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 1991 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 1991 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2001, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1991 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 435 litres440 litres
BMW 3 series 1991 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`7951`850
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
BMW 3 series 2001 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 1991 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
  • longer expected engine lifespan
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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