BMW 3 series 1995 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
BMW 3 series
1995 - 1998
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 170 HP192 HP
Torque: 245 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8 seconds7.3 seconds
BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 1995 engine produces 22 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2001, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1995 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.09.0
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 720 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway910 km on highway
690 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years7 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 5 sērijaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
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 1995 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 1995 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2001, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1995 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 435 litres440 litres
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight: 1`770 kg1`920 kg
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
BMW 3 series 2001 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 1995 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 (€): 32002400
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons:
    BMW 3 sērija has
    • more power
    • more dynamic
    • longer expected engine lifespan
    • higher safety
    • fewer faults
    • higher ratings in user reviews
    • lower price
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