BMW 3 series 1991 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
BMW 3 series
1991 - 1998
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 115 HP184 HP
Torque: 222 NM390 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 seconds7.8 seconds
BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 1991 engine produces 69 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 168 NM less than BMW 3 series 2001. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1991 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.46.7
Real fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100km6.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 1991 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1991 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 870 km in combined cycle940 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1180 km on highway
810 km with real consumption940 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km560'000 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: 10 years12 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 5 sērijaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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 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`8152`020
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 (€): 22002400
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower price
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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